China intensifies rescue operations after earthquake in Tibet that caused 16 deaths

China has intensified rescue operations following a 7 magnitude earthquake in Tibet that resulted in at least 16 deaths and 54 injuries. The number of injured has risen from initial reports, with many in critical condition and over 300 families affected. The national emergency response level was raised, and a team led by the director of the China Seismological Administration was dispatched. President Xi Jinping emphasized the need for survivor searches and assistance, while Prime Minister Li Qiang called for enhanced seismic monitoring. Hundreds of rescue workers and health professionals are on-site, and emergency supplies have been sent to support affected populations. The earthquake, which struck at a depth of 10 kilometers, has caused landslides and ongoing aftershocks, complicating rescue efforts.