Qiushi explains why disaster prevention and relief are 'extremely important'

A Qiushi article, framed as commentary on a recent speech by Xi Jinping, argues that disaster prevention, mitigation, and relief have become unprecedentedly important for China. It cites a series of recent disasters—dam failures, landslides, typhoons—and presents climate change, urbanization, and systemic interconnectedness as escalating threats. The piece outlines the 'seven upholds' experience and calls for integrating safety standards into all planning to protect lives and economic development.