Premier Wen calls for nationwide efforts in rescue, relief after "most destructive" quake since 1949
www.chinaview.cn 2008-05-16 06:03:24   Print

Rescue operation and disaster relief for victims in the worst earthquake over decades are of top priority of the nation, and thus require concerted efforts from the whole country, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said Thursday night.

Workers in Jiangsu line to donate for the victims in the devastating earthquake in Sichuan Province May 15, 2008.(Xinhua Photo)
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One-year-old Wang Ying sips water while receiving medical treatment in Hanwang town, Mianzhu City of Sichuan Province May 14, 2008. Wang survived the quake when she was thrown out of the window by the powerful quake, and she suffered only bruises on her face. [asianewsphoto]
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Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said Tuesday evening that saving lives is still the major task of current relief work against a major quake which jolted southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday afternoon.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao comforts the wounded child in Mianyang on May 13, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)
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Editor: Mu Xuequan
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