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Premier Wen Jiabao attends the opening of the Special ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) Leaders' Meeting on Aftermath Quake and Tsunami Summit at the Jakarta Convention Centre in Jakarta, capital of Indonesia Jan. 6. (Xinhua Photo£©

    JAKARTA, Jan. 6 (Xinhuanet) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, who was here attending the Special ASEAN Leaders' Meeting on Aftermath of Earthquake and Tsunami, said Thursday China is willing to make contributions to relief efforts and reconstruction in the tsunami-stricken area.

    The Chinese people "are ready to lend a helping hand in this time of trouble," Wen said in a speech at the one-day gathering, which was attended by heads of state or government, ministers and senior officials from 26 nations and groups.

    He made a seven-point proposal on relief efforts and reconstruction in the tsunami-hit countries, ranging from provision of emergency relief and revival of tourism to establishment of a disaster early-warning mechanism and better information exchange.

    Wen called on countries and international organizations concerned to work together with coordinated steps and honor their commitments in good faith.

    "We should readjust and beef up the aid packages in quick response to the needs of the national governments and people in the disaster areas and facilitate their speedy delivery, so as to guarantee the livelihood of the people, provide medical treatment and prevent the outbreak of epidemics," he said.

    The Chinese government has provided lists of aid both in kind and in cash to the recipient countries and stands also ready to dispatch additional health experts, doctors, nurses, volunteers and other relief workers on short notice, Wen said.