Big news in the world of emergency response! China's advanced search and rescue teams have just cleared the rigorous United Nations INSARAG Heavy USAR reclassification test. 🚨 The certification ceremony in Beijing featured key figures like China's Vice Minister of Emergency Management Xu Jia'ai and Sarah Muscroft from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, celebrating the teams' exceptional performance.
This achievement is historic—China is now the first Asian country with two INSARAG-certified heavy urban search and rescue teams. After more than 40 hours of non-stop earthquake rescue drills, international evaluators from 14 countries confirmed that both teams meet global standards. Their success underlines China's commitment to international humanitarian efforts and emphasizes readiness both at home and abroad.
For tech-savvy, socially conscious readers across South and Southeast Asia, this milestone is a powerful reminder of what dedication and global cooperation can achieve. Cheers to the rescue teams for setting the bar high in emergency response! 👏
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