BEIJING, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- As a 6.1-magnitude aftershock hit southwest China's Sichuan Province, the country's quake relief headquarters held its 24th meeting on reconstruction here on Tuesday, reiterating its dual focuses: livelihoods and the environment.
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao presides over
the 24th meeting of the general headquarters of quake relief under the
State Council in Beijing, capital of China, on August 5, 2008. (Xinhua
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At the meeting presided over by Premier Wen Jiabao,
the headquarters urged giving priority to the basic needs of the survivors of
the May 12 earthquake in Sichuan Province. It also promised to improve the local
environment step by step, ensuring "fast and sound" reconstruction.
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (back R)
speaks at the 24th meeting of the general headquarters of quake relief
under the State Council in Beijing, capital of China, on August 5, 2008.
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It
vowed to spend three years ensuring several goals: that every family has a
house; every household has an income; every person has insurance, and that the
infrastructure, economy and environment all improve.
A special team on reconstruction planning was set up
jointly by the national Development and Reform Commission and the governments of
the quake-hit Sichuan, Gansu and Shaanxi provinces.
Since May 23, the team has been continuously touring
the quake zone and collecting opinions from local officials for a final scheme.
The plan involves 19.87 million people in 51
counties.
The earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter Scale
occurred in Qingchuan County at 5:49 p.m. on Tuesday, leaving one dead and 23
others injured. On Friday afternoon, an aftershock of the same magnitude hit
Pingwu and Beichuan counties in Sichuan, injuring 231 people.
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.
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>>>
"Life in most parts of the area will return to normal by September but, in some worst-hit areas, some people might still suffer difficulties. To help them, the government decided to continue financial assistance after the present policy ends," said the statement issued after a cabinet meeting presided over by Premier Wen Jiabao. Full story
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
BEIJING, July 4 (Xinhua) -- China's State Council published on Friday guidelines on post-quake reconstruction, emphasizing house repair and building work. Full Story
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
