The Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the State Council of China have issued the “National Emergency Response Plan for Sudden Incidents.” This plan applies to the CCP Central Committee to respond to major emergencies and serves as a guideline for nationwide emergency response efforts.
The term “sudden incidents” in this plan refers to unexpected events that cause or may cause serious social harm, requiring emergency response measures. These incidents include:
- Natural disasters
- Accidents and catastrophes
- Public health emergencies
- Social security incidents, which mainly encompass:
- Criminal cases
- Terrorism-related incidents
- Mass incidents (large-scale protests or unrest)
- Ethnic and religious conflicts
- Financial crises
- Foreign-related incidents
- Other emergencies affecting market stability and social order.
Source: Xinhua, February 25, 2025
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