# China deploys satellites and drones to Xizang quake zone

https://mins.news/en/item/114209

- CGTN, 2026-10-23 13:52 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-23/China-deploys-satellites-and-drones-to-Xizang-quake-zone-1RtNyEnldgA/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=China

> After a magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck southwest Xizang on Thursday night, China deployed satellites and drones to support rescue communications and assess damage. CASC opened satellite internet links and supplied images, while Wing Loong drones and a PLA Air Force drone surveyed the area.

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