April 9, 2025 

Nay Pyi Taw- Chinese emergency rescue teams have departed Myanmar after completing their mission in response to the recent devastating earthquake in Mandalay. The teams returned to China early Wednesday morning aboard four Y-20 military transport aircraft that took off from Nay Pyi Taw military airport.

The contingent of more than 260 personnel included members of the China International Search and Rescue Team (CISAR), Chinese Blue Sky Search and Rescue (Beijing), and the Hong Kong China Search and Rescue Team. They were among the first international responders to arrive and launch operations in the affected areas.

Over the course of their deployment, the teams conducted intensive rescue efforts in Nay Pyi Taw and Mandalay, working in coordination with Myanmar’s emergency response units. Their efforts resulted in the successful rescue of four survivors and the recovery of 64 bodies, which were returned to the victims’ families. The teams also provided emergency medical assistance on the ground.

On the evening of April 8, Myanmar’s Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement hosted a ceremony of gratitude in Nay Pyi Taw to honor the Chinese teams. The event was attended by Vice Chairman of the State Administration Council, Deputy Prime Minister, and Vice Senior General Soe Win, who delivered remarks expressing deep appreciation for China’s humanitarian support.

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