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2025 Myanmar earthquake

2025 Myanmar earthquake
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Rescuers work at the site of the collapsed building in Bangkok on March 29. Photo: Reuters
Thailand

Thai tycoon wanted over deadly Bangkok tower collapse surrenders to police

Premchai Karnasuta among 17 people charged with the felony of professional negligence causing death.

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Myanmar

Xi’s Moscow meeting of Myanmar junta leader signals China’s backing of regime

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Myanmar

‘Junta in the way’: Myanmar quake crisis worsens amid air strikes, scarce UN aid

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Myanmar

Letters | Quake-hit Myanmar can draw hope from Nepal’s rebuilding

Readers discuss Nepal’s recovery from the 2015 quake, Disney’s remake of Snow White, and the heartwarming scenes that play out on Hong Kong’s public transport.

People walk past debris in the damaged 19th century Me Nu Brick monastery in Inwa on the outskirts of Mandalay on April 12, following the devastating March 28 earthquake. Photo: AFP
China trade

Myanmar earthquake may have disrupted China’s rare earth supplies

The disaster may have damaged mines and transport routes in Myanmar, which is China’s main supplier of rare earth elements, analysts say.

Hong Kong society

Hero’s welcome for Hong Kong rescuers after return from quake-hit Myanmar

The 51-strong team met at Hong Kong airport by top officials including city leader John Lee and Myanmar’s consul general.

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China-India relations

Opinion | Void left by US aid cuts could be vital test for China-India detente

As the world struggles to send aid to Myanmar, New Delhi and Beijing have a chance to emerge as leaders in humanitarian relief.

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People reach up for food aid being distributed in Sagaing, Myanmar, on April 3, following the March 28 earthquake. Photo: AFP
Singapore

Myanmar earthquake: Singapore deploys cyborg cockroaches in rescue efforts

The insect-robot hybrids are fitted with tiny ‘backpacks’ containing infrared cameras and sensors to detect human heat signatures.

Science

Magnitude 8 earthquake risk on rise in China, surrounding regions, study warns

As the world reels from the aftermath of the Myanmar earthquake, seismologists have warned there is a heightened danger of further disasters.

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Lessons from China's history

Reflections | Why did ancient Chinese see earthquakes as messages from the heavens?

In ancient China, tremors were seen as cosmic warnings of misrule. China was also more advanced than the rest of the world at detecting them.

King You of ancient China’s Western Zhou dynasty famously faked enemy attacks to amuse his favourite consort, Bao Si. An earthquake two years into his reign was interpreted as a portent of brewing trouble. Photo: Getty Images
Myanmar

Myanmar junta declares temporary ceasefire for quake relief

The truce, to show compassion for people affected by Friday’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake, will run until April 22.

Local volunteers distribute free food and drinking water to the earthquake victims in Mandalay on Wednesday. The truce will run until April 22. Photo: EPA-EFE
Myanmar

China urges Myanmar to protect rescuers after military fires shots at aid convoy

Chinese earthquake relief team confirmed safe after Myanmar’s military admits to firing warning shots, causing rescuers to retreat.

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Thailand

Video | Chinese contractors under scrutiny in Bangkok tower collapse

The death toll in the Myanmar earthquake has risen to over 2,700, with hundreds still missing

Thailand

Thai man arrested after faking story about pregnant wife buried in quake rubble

The man reportedly collected around US$300 in donations before his lie was exposed.

Somnit Duangnet claimed his pregnant wife was under the rubble of the Myanmar quake. Photo: Facebook/Big Kren
My Take

China leads relief for quake-hit Myanmar. But will civil war stymie aid efforts?

China can play critical role in persuading junta and rebel groups to stop fighting to allow for relief work following devastating earthquake.

Rescuers dig through rubble in Mandalay, Myanmar on Monday following a devastating earthquake. Photo: Xinhua
Myanmar

Malaysian rescuers in Myanmar’s quake epicentre face aftershocks, landmines

Hopes of finding survivors are ‘diminishing’ as the critical 72-hour window in which people can survive without water closes.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong rescue team presses on with search for Myanmar earthquake survivors

Death toll has exceeded 2,000, with 3,900 people injured and at least 270 more still missing.

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Myanmar

‘Cosmic verdict’ fears grip Myanmar junta in earthquake’s aftermath

While rescue teams struggle against civil war roadblocks, analysts warn of a ‘cursed’ regime facing a legitimacy crisis.

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Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing arrives at a hospital compound in Naypyidaw on Friday to meet earthquake survivors. Photo: AFP
Earthquakes

Myanmar diaspora rallies for quake victims with 1 rule: do not help the junta

Those living overseas have urged international donors not to send aid via the junta, saying the military will weaponise relief efforts to increase exploitation.

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Hong Kong society

Myanmar earthquake: Hong Kong rescue team begins work in Mandalay

Death toll has exceeded 2,000, including three Chinese nationals, with rescue team arriving in city near quake’s epicentre.

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Hong Kong society

Earthquake’s effects reverberate through Hong Kong’s Myanmese community

Two students grappling with destruction of their home call for help that goes beyond aid and a focus on longer-term efforts to end civil war.

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A powerful earthquake rocked central Myanmar on March 28, and also severely affected Thailand. Photo: AFP
Myanmar

Myanmar rebels accuse junta of air strikes in quake aftermath

The military has turned to air strikes to gain the upper hand against an array of anti-coup fighters and armed groups in the civil war.

Myanmar’s military chief Min Aung Hlaing making a speech in Naypyidaw on Friday, appealing for international aid for the earthquake’s relief effort. Photo: AFP
Myanmar

Chinese embassy fears further casualties from deadly Myanmar earthquake

The country’s embassy said it had received hundreds of requests for help following the magnitude 7.7 quake that killed at least 1,700 people.

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Myanmar

‘Very big threat’: global aid effort begins after Myanmar, Thailand quake

With thousands dead and injured and many people missing, several nations are sending aid, including life detectors.

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Hong Kong society

Myanmar-Thailand earthquake: Hong Kong sends rescue team to join aid efforts

Chief Executive John Lee expresses condolences to victims, with one estimate putting potential fatalities at 10,000 to 100,000 people.

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The rescue team at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Jelly Tse
China-Asean relations

Myanmar earthquake: China makes emergency aid pledge after Xi calls junta chief

Beijing pledges US$13.8 million and sends emergency rescue team after Friday’s magnitude 7.7 quake killed more than 1,000 people.

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Members of the Chinese rescue team pictured at Yangon airport. Photo: Xinhua
Myanmar

‘It’s like apocalypse’: Myanmar, Thailand quake death toll tops 1,600

Over 3,400 people have been injured, with deaths and injuries expected to rise significantly amid devastating and widespread damage.

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SCMP Highlights

Myanmar quake hits China, Panama Canal intervention risk: SCMP daily highlights

From a massive earthquake to trade war turns and the F-47 jet, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.

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