Relocated people well-cared after landslide in southwest China

The local government is taking good care of some 200 residents relocated to a school with warm shelter, adequate daily necessities and medical care, after a landslide which struck a village in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Saturday.

The disaster took place at about 11:50 on Saturday in Jinping Village, Junlian County of Yibin City.

As of midnight that day, preliminary reports indicated that the landslide buried 10 houses and one production facility. Two injured individuals were rescued and 29 people were still listed as missing.

As of 8:00 Sunday, the authorities had transferred 162 residents to a dormitory building of a local middle school as its students are still on the winter vacation.

Some residents have gone to seek shelter with their friends and relatives.

The volunteers provided each displaced person with two sets of blankets and mattresses to stay warm.

Additionally, a medical service station was set up on site to offer timely healthcare for them, while the school cafeteria operates 24 hours a day, serving evacuees with two meat dishes and two vegetable dishes.

Nearly 1,000 rescue workers from multiple agencies have rushed to the site, braving tough weather conditions to carry out emergency life-saving operations.

Search and rescue teams from military and government departments, including armed police, militia, police and firefighters, have been swiftly deployed to the stricken area.

The rescue command center is located approximately 600 meters from the landslide site, where the still active landslide, coupled with heavy rain and fog, continues to impede rescue efforts.

Relocated people well-cared after landslide in southwest China

Relocated people well-cared after landslide in southwest China

Relocated people well-cared after landslide in southwest China

Relocated people well-cared after landslide in southwest China

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday that Seoul firmly adheres to the one-China principle, in comments made ahead of his upcoming state visit to China.

The remarks were made in an interview with China Media Group (CMG). The visit is scheduled for Jan 4–7.

"The consensus reached between governments of the Republic of Korea and China when diplomatic relations were established continues to be the fundamental principle governing our relations, and its effectiveness remains steadfast. I want to clearly state that the ROK has always adhered to the one-China principle. Maintaining peace and stability in regional matters, including in Northeast Asia and concerning the Taiwan issue, holds significant importance to us," said Lee.

"The foundational relationship between the ROK and China was established on a very principled and fundamental basis from the beginning. It is clear that the ROK government has always adhered to this position and has never wavered from it. I believe that the sound development of ROK-China relations depends on both sides fully respecting each other's core interests and being mutually tolerant of each other's positions. In this context, we will, as always, uphold the one-China principle as the Taiwan issue is China's most fundamental concern," he said.

ROK president reiterates firm adherence to one-China principle