Did you know that some places in the world have lots of earthquakes and volcanoes? 🌋🌏 The Pacific Islands, like Fiji, Tonga, and Vanuatu, are part of a special area called the “Ring of Fire.” This means they can have earthquakes, tsunamis, and cyclones.
On May 25, a strong earthquake shook near Tonga. It was a magnitude-6 quake, which is pretty big! 🌊 Earthquakes like this can be dangerous and can damage homes and schools.
But here’s the good news! China and the Pacific Island countries are working together to help each other when disasters happen. They have set up a special center called the China-Pacific Island Countries Center for Disaster Risk Reduction Cooperation. That’s a big name, but it means they are teaming up to keep people safe.
At this center, experts share ideas on how to predict disasters early and how to help people when bad things happen. They even have cool technology like drones (unmanned aerial vehicles) to check for damage quickly! 🚁
Officials from nine Pacific Island countries came to China to learn more about disaster management. They learned about early warning systems and how to communicate during emergencies. It was a hands-on training, so they got to try out all the tools themselves!
Chinese universities like Wuyi University are also partnering with universities in the Pacific Islands. They signed agreements to work together on research and to help train students and teachers. This way, everyone can learn the best ways to handle disasters.
By sharing knowledge and working together, China and the Pacific Island nations are making sure communities stay safe and strong. 🤝 It’s a great example of how countries can be good friends and help each other out!
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China, Pacific Island nations strengthen disaster relief cooperation
cgtn.com
