Ⅰ. Disasters in China Ⅱ. Disaster Relief Operations by the Armed Forces

Ⅰ. Disasters in China

Ⅱ. Disaster Relief Operations by the Armed Forces

Ⅲ. Cooperation in Disaster Relief

Ⅳ. Capabilities Building

Ⅰ. Disasters in China


Ⅲ. Cooperation in Disaster Relief

Ⅳ. Capabilities Building

Ⅰ. Disasters in ChinaⅠ. Disasters in China





Ⅱ. Disaster Relief Operations by the Armed ForcesⅡ. Disaster Relief Operations by the Armed Forces

The armed forces have undertaken many DR operations, such as: The armed forces have undertaken many DR operations, such as:


Xingtai Earthquake Relief in 1966

Tangshan Earthquake Relief in 1976

Floods Fighting in 1998

Fighting against SARS in 2003

Xingtai Earthquake Relief in 1966

Tangshan Earthquake Relief in 1976

Floods Fighting in 1998

Fighting against SARS in 2003


Fighting against Snow and Sleet in 2008 by the Armed Forces

Troops Deployed : 224,000Militiamen and Reservists Mobilized : 1.036 millionPlanes Deployed : 226 sorties/time

Troops Deployed : 224,000Militiamen and Reservists Mobilized : 1.036 millionPlanes Deployed : 226 sorties/time


Sichuan Earthquake Relief Operations in 2008 by the Armed Forces

Troops Deployed : 146,000Militiamen and Reservists Mobilized : 75,000Planes Deployed : 4,700 sorties/timeVehicles Deployed : 533,000 vehicles/time

Troops Deployed : 146,000Militiamen and Reservists Mobilized : 75,000Planes Deployed : 4,700 sorties/timeVehicles Deployed : 533,000 vehicles/time

Ⅲ. Cooperation in Disaster Relief Ⅲ. Cooperation in Disaster Relief

1. Overseas Rescue Operations 1. Overseas Rescue Operations


Since 2002, China has provided DR assistance to Afghanistan, Algeria, Iran, Morocco, Madagascar, the DPRK, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Maldives, Kenya, Somalia, the US, Pakistan, Lebanon, the Philippines, Myanmar, etc.

Since 2002, China has provided DR assistance to Afghanistan, Algeria, Iran, Morocco, Madagascar, the DPRK, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Maldives, Kenya, Somalia, the US, Pakistan, Lebanon, the Philippines, Myanmar, etc.

2. Foreign Assistance to China 2. Foreign Assistance to China

China has received assistance from many countries /regions when struck by disasters. During the Wenchuan Earthquake relief operations, some foreign armed forces have sent military planes and medical teams.

China has received assistance from many countries /regions when struck by disasters. During the Wenchuan Earthquake relief operations, some foreign armed forces have sent military planes and medical teams.



3. Disaster Relief Cooperation3. Disaster Relief Cooperation

International Conference on Disaster Relief

3. Disaster Relief Cooperation3. Disaster Relief Cooperation

Joint Disaster Relief Exercises


Ⅳ. Capabilities BuildingⅣ. Capabilities Building


1. Disaster Relief Legislation 1. Disaster Relief Legislation

Law on Flood Prevention

National Emergency Plan on Natural DR

Regulations on the Armed Forces’ Participation in DR

Etc.

Law on Flood Prevention

National Emergency Plan on Natural DR

Regulations on the Armed Forces’ Participation in DR

Etc.

2. Emergency Response Mechanisms 2. Emergency Response Mechanisms






3. Rescue Capabilities 3. Rescue Capabilities


3. Rescue Capabilities 3. Rescue Capabilities


Enlighten people on necessary knowledge and skills Carry out DR exercises in the daily lifeImprove the system of emergency response managementEnhance the construction of professional forcesImprove the policies, laws and regulations

Enlighten people on necessary knowledge and skills Carry out DR exercises in the daily lifeImprove the system of emergency response managementEnhance the construction of professional forcesImprove the policies, laws and regulations

Experience and LessonsExperience and Lessons

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Ⅰ. Disasters in China Ⅱ. Disaster Relief Operations by the Armed Forces