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Author(s): Xinhua

China to step up earthquake preparedness efforts in 2026

Source(s): China Daily
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China will intensify efforts in 2026 to improve earthquake disaster prevention and mitigation, emergency response and early-warning capabilities.

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In 2026, the country will release a national plan on earthquake disaster prevention and mitigation for the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).

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Priorities will be given to improving earthquake resistance in urban and rural areas, and strengthening the seismic resilience of major infrastructure and engineering projects.

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By the end of 2025, the country's earthquake early-warning system had more than 240 million users. In 2025, it issued around 300 alerts, and served over 18 million people.

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