In today's podcast, thousands of soldiers and first responders join rescue efforts after a magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes Yunnan Province.Around 7,000 rescuers, including at least 2,500 PLA officers and soldiers, are at work in the quake zone near Zhaotong City in Ludian County, searching through rubble and helping the injured.Premier Li Keqiang is also en route to the region to oversee disaster response.The military has brought medical equipment, excavating tools, and other relief materials, as well as helicopters and cargo aircraft.The earthquake occurred at 4:30 p.m. Sunday and is the strongest to hit the southwest Chinese province in 14 years.At least 381 people have died and 1,801 have been injured, while 12,000 homes have been destroyed.Officials say that initial rescue efforts have been hampered by persistent rain and blocked roads.For Caixin Online, this is James Bradbury.
