Beijing, June 10, 2025 — In a significant step to enhance disaster preparedness and regional cooperation, China has officially established its own Tsunami Advisory Center. The facility, which began operations this week, is expected to play a key role in monitoring seismic activity and issuing early warnings for potential tsunami threats across the Asia-Pacific region.
According to the China Earthquake Administration, the center will collect and analyze seismic and oceanographic data in real time, enabling it to provide timely alerts to both domestic authorities and neighboring countries. The move is part of China’s broader strategy to improve disaster response infrastructure in the face of increasing climate-related risks and tectonic activity.
Experts say the center will complement the existing global tsunami warning systems operated by organizations such as the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center and the Japan Meteorological Agency. It will also contribute to the UNESCO-led Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission’s efforts to build a comprehensive international tsunami warning network.
“The establishment of this advisory center demonstrates China’s commitment to international cooperation and the safety of people throughout the region,” said Liu Xiaodong, Director of the National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center.
Located in the coastal city of Qingdao, the new facility is equipped with advanced detection technologies, including undersea sensors and satellite communication systems. The center is expected to issue alerts within minutes of detecting undersea earthquakes or other tsunami-triggering events.
Regional neighbors including Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam have welcomed the initiative, expressing hopes that it will improve cross-border information sharing and rapid response capabilities in emergencies.
With this development, China positions itself as a critical player in safeguarding millions of lives in coastal communities vulnerable to tsunamis.
