Li Changchun (2nd L), member of the
Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China
(CPC) Central Committee, views the photos with journalists as he visits
the journalists who are working in the front line of the quake-hit
southwest China's Sichuan Province on June 1, 2008. (Xinhua/Li
Xueren) Photo
Gallery>>>
DEYANG, Sichuan, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Senior Chinese
leader Li Changchun has visited journalists who are still working in the front
line of the quake zone.
"All you journalists have done their utmost in
carrying out timely and full-scale reports on the quake relief work. You always
go wherever is most dangerous. It's proved that people can rely on you," said Li
to the journalists.
At Mianyang Radio and Television Center, Li, member
of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee,
urged the leaders to ensure the safety of reporters and technicians while
keeping the center in service.
Editors and reporters with Mianyang Daily have been
working around the clock in tents and a garage after their main building was
badly damaged during the May 12 quake. Li was deeply touched and expressed his
appreciation for their professional spirit.
Li Changchun (3rd R), member of the
Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China
(CPC) Central Committee, talks with the quake-affected students in
Mianyang City during his visit to southweste China's Sichuan Province on
June 2, 2008. (Xinhua/Li Xueren) Photo Gallery>>>
In additional, Li visited journalists from People's
Daily, Xinhua News Agency, China National Radio, China Central Television among
others. Li expressed deep gratitude for their professional achievements.
Li hoped they would take good care of themselves
while continuing to report events to the world.
On Monday morning, Li went to the hard-hit Nanba town
by helicopter. "The terrible earthquake has ruined your hometown and taken away
your families. We are as sad as you. But we care for you, and we will help you
rebuild a new hometown," said Li to the residents, holding a three-year-old girl
whose grandmother died in the quake.
Li visited students from Beichuan High School on
Monday afternoon. They were studying at a temporary school. During the disaster,
many teachers and students in the school joined the rescue effort to save lives.
Li Changchun (R), member of the Standing
Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC)
Central Committee, talks with the quake-affected residents in Nanba Town
of Pingwu County during his visit to southweste China's Sichuan Province
on June 2, 2008. (Xinhua/Li Xueren) Photo Gallery>>>
Li encouraged the children to concentrate on study.
"The old school is gone, and you are now facing many
difficulties. We will build a more beautiful and solid school for you," said Li,
chatting with students in a tent.
Li was accompanied by Liu Yunshan, member of the
Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and director of the Publicity
Department of the CPC Central Committee.
The death toll in the earthquake that jolted Sichuan
Province and some other areas on May 12 rose to 69,019 as of Monday noon.
Senior Chinese leader Li Changchun
visits quake-affected students at a tent school in quake-hit Mianyang City
in the southwestern Sichuan Province Sunday afternoon. (Xinhua
Photo) Photo
Gallery>>>
BEIJING, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Senior Chinese leader Li
Changchun visited injured children at a hospital and quake-affected students at
a tent school in quake-hit Mianyang City in the southwestern Sichuan Province
Sunday afternoon. He wished them a happy holiday on Children's Day.
Li, a member of the Standing Committee of the
Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, also
offered school supplies to the children as presents. Full story
