Life restored in quake-hit village of China's Xizang-Xinhua

Life restored in quake-hit village of China's Xizang

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2026-01-07 18:59:02

Teenagers watch their friends play football at a football field in Zimgag Village of Chamco Township, in Dingri County of Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, on Jan. 5, 2026. In January 2025, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Dingri County in the city of Xigaze, leveling thousands of houses.

Ten months after the earthquake, more than 32,500 destroyed or damaged houses have been restored and handed over to affected residents.

In Zimgag Village, one of the villages hardest hit by the earthquake, new houses are neat and sturdy and supporting facilities are well-equipped. People live a stable and pleasant life here. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan)

The elders bask in the sun at a square in Zimgag Village of Chamco Township, in Dingri County of Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, on Jan. 5, 2026. In January 2025, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Dingri County in the city of Xigaze, leveling thousands of houses.

Ten months after the earthquake, more than 32,500 destroyed or damaged houses have been restored and handed over to affected residents.

In Zimgag Village, one of the villages hardest hit by the earthquake, new houses are neat and sturdy and supporting facilities are well-equipped. People live a stable and pleasant life here. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan)

A villager selects clothes at a market in Zimgag Village of Chamco Township, in Dingri County of Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, on Jan. 5, 2026. In January 2025, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Dingri County in the city of Xigaze, leveling thousands of houses.

Ten months after the earthquake, more than 32,500 destroyed or damaged houses have been restored and handed over to affected residents.

In Zimgag Village, one of the villages hardest hit by the earthquake, new houses are neat and sturdy and supporting facilities are well-equipped. People live a stable and pleasant life here. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan)

Teenagers play basketball at a basketball court in Zimgag Village of Chamco Township, in Dingri County of Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, on Jan. 5, 2026. In January 2025, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Dingri County in the city of Xigaze, leveling thousands of houses.

Ten months after the earthquake, more than 32,500 destroyed or damaged houses have been restored and handed over to affected residents.

In Zimgag Village, one of the villages hardest hit by the earthquake, new houses are neat and sturdy and supporting facilities are well-equipped. People live a stable and pleasant life here. (Xinhua/Li Jian)

Villagers ride a tricycle in Zimgag Village of Chamco Township, in Dingri County of Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, on Jan. 5, 2026. In January 2025, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Dingri County in the city of Xigaze, leveling thousands of houses.

Ten months after the earthquake, more than 32,500 destroyed or damaged houses have been restored and handed over to affected residents.

In Zimgag Village, one of the villages hardest hit by the earthquake, new houses are neat and sturdy and supporting facilities are well-equipped. People live a stable and pleasant life here. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan)

Villagers chat at a sweet tea house in Zimgag Village of Chamco Township, in Dingri County of Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, on Jan. 5, 2026. In January 2025, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Dingri County in the city of Xigaze, leveling thousands of houses.

Ten months after the earthquake, more than 32,500 destroyed or damaged houses have been restored and handed over to affected residents.

In Zimgag Village, one of the villages hardest hit by the earthquake, new houses are neat and sturdy and supporting facilities are well-equipped. People live a stable and pleasant life here. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan)

Villagers chat at a market in Zimgag Village of Chamco Township, in Dingri County of Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, on Jan. 5, 2026. In January 2025, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Dingri County in the city of Xigaze, leveling thousands of houses.

Ten months after the earthquake, more than 32,500 destroyed or damaged houses have been restored and handed over to affected residents.

In Zimgag Village, one of the villages hardest hit by the earthquake, new houses are neat and sturdy and supporting facilities are well-equipped. People live a stable and pleasant life here. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan)

A boy with his sister on his back is pictured at a square in Zimgag Village of Chamco Township, in Dingri County of Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, on Jan. 5, 2026. In January 2025, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Dingri County in the city of Xigaze, leveling thousands of houses.

Ten months after the earthquake, more than 32,500 destroyed or damaged houses have been restored and handed over to affected residents.

In Zimgag Village, one of the villages hardest hit by the earthquake, new houses are neat and sturdy and supporting facilities are well-equipped. People live a stable and pleasant life here. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan)

Villagers enjoy leisure time at a sweet tea house in Zimgag Village of Chamco Township, in Dingri County of Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, on Jan. 5, 2026. In January 2025, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Dingri County in the city of Xigaze, leveling thousands of houses.

Ten months after the earthquake, more than 32,500 destroyed or damaged houses have been restored and handed over to affected residents.

In Zimgag Village, one of the villages hardest hit by the earthquake, new houses are neat and sturdy and supporting facilities are well-equipped. People live a stable and pleasant life here. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan)

A girl is pictured in Zimgag Village of Chamco Township, in Dingri County of Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, on Jan. 5, 2026. In January 2025, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Dingri County in the city of Xigaze, leveling thousands of houses.

Ten months after the earthquake, more than 32,500 destroyed or damaged houses have been restored and handed over to affected residents.

In Zimgag Village, one of the villages hardest hit by the earthquake, new houses are neat and sturdy and supporting facilities are well-equipped. People live a stable and pleasant life here. (Xinhua/Sonam Dekyi)