Special report: Reconstruction After Earthquake

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao speaks at the 23rd meeting of the quake relief headquarters of China's State Council in Beijing, capital of China, July 12, 2008. (Xinhua/Yao Dawei)   Photo Gallery>>>

China sets new subsidy plan for May 12 quake survivors

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (C) presides over the 23rd meeting of the quake relief headquarters of China's State Council in Beijing, capital of China, July 12, 2008. (Xinhua/Yao Dawei)    Photo Gallery>>>

    BEIJING, July 12 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese government will modify its temporary subsidy plan for quake survivors starting in September, with each survivor experiencing financial hardship to get 200 yuan (29 U.S. dollars) per month, a State Council statement said on Saturday. Full story

Medical service to be restored in China quake zone by end-July

BEIJING, July 10 (Xinhua) -- The Ministry of Health said on Thursday that basic medical services will be restored by the end of this month in the quake area in the southwest part of the country, and it confirmed that there had been no major epidemics there. Full Story

China issues guidelines on post-quake reconstruction

BEIJING, July 4 (Xinhua) -- China's State Council published on Friday guidelines on post-quake reconstruction, emphasizing house repair and building work. Full Story

Ministry tightens standards for reconstructing schools in quake-hit zone

BEIJING, July 2 (Xinhua) -- The design and reconstruction of school buildings in quake-stricken areas must abide by stricter compulsory standard, the Ministry of Education (MOE) said on Wednesday. Full Story