John Lee Mourns Tibet Earthquake, Says Ready to Provide Disaster Relief
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On the evening of 22 October 2026, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Baqing County in Nagqu City, Tibet. On 23 October, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee said he was deeply saddened by the earthquake, expressed profound grief for the compatriots who died, and extended condolences to the injured and the families of the deceased. He said the SAR government would monitor developments and was ready at any time to provide appropriate assistance through the Disaster Relief Fund, and wished the rescue work safety and smooth progress. Reports so far mention only the SAR government's willingness to assist, without giving a specific assistance amount, material arrangements or Disaster Relief Fund application details, and do not mention whether Hong Kong has a rescue team taking part.
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- 香港電台·即時本地John Lee Deeply Saddened by Tibet Earthquake as SAR Government Stands Ready to Provide Aid Through Disaster Relief Fund
Chief Executive John Lee is deeply saddened by the magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck Baqing County in Nagqu City, Tibet, last night, and expressed profound condolences to the compatriots who lost their lives, as well as sympathy to the injured and the families of the deceased. He said the SAR government will monitor developments in the disaster area and stands ready to provide appropriate assistance through the disaster relief fund, and wished the rescue work safety and smooth progress.
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