# China Red Cross sends emergency supplies to earthquake-hit Xizang

https://mins.news/en/item/112025

- China News Service, 2026-10-23 02:20 UTC
- Society
- Original: http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-10-23/detail-ihfmiwhm0741170.shtml

> The Red Cross Society of China urgently allocated 3,800 relief items to earthquake-affected areas in Xizang, including family and hygiene kits, heating stoves, insulated tents, jackets, folding beds and quilts. A magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu City, and a Red Cross team was sent to help local authorities relocate residents and meet basic needs.

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