In a significant move to bolster global disaster management, China has called for intensified international cooperation in disaster prevention and response. Vice-Premier Zhang Guoqing emphasized this during his address at the Belt and Road ministerial meeting on natural disaster prevention and control, held in Sanya, Hainan Province. Zhang, who also serves as a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, highlighted China’s commitment to enhancing disaster resilience through technological advancements and collaborative efforts. He noted that China has been actively contributing to international disaster response by deploying rescue teams and supplying essential relief materials. The meeting saw participation from emergency management officials and representatives of 36 countries, alongside 11 international organizations, along with experts and scholars in the field. This gathering underscores the global recognition of the need for a unified approach to tackling natural disasters, which are increasingly frequent and severe due to climate change and other factors.