Beijing vice-mayor applauds flood responders

Beijing's vice-mayor conveyed heartfelt gratitude towards individuals and parties who helped with flood prevention and disaster relief, including army officers, enterprises, and sister provinces and cities, for their support on Wednesday.

"Key central organizations swiftly dispatched assistance and extended substantial aid. Beijing's State-owned enterprises immediately engaged in urgent repairs and restoration of essential infrastructure in the affected regions. Members of the People's Liberation Army, the People's Armed Police Force, and dedicated firefighters exhibited extraordinary valor by rushing to the most perilous and demanding locations without hesitation," said Xia Linmao, vice-mayor of Beijing, at a press conference briefing the flooding emergency response and follow-up work on Wednesday.

In the face of the unprecedented rainfall havoc, the central authorities, along with various crucial entities, have demonstrated unwavering support during the process of disaster response, Xia said, adding that the strenuous contributions made by everyone have culminated in a formidable force against the challenges posed by flooding and disaster.