Posted on 05/12/2008 12:27:28 AM PDT by Lijahsbubbe
An earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale has hit China's Sichuan province. The tremor was felt across the entire region - shaking buildings in the capital, Beijing, as well as the Thai capital, Bangkok, and Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. US Geological Survey said the quake struck 57 miles north-west of the city of Chengdu at 2.29pm local time (6.28am GMT).
Some 10 million people live in Chengdu.
Well, the mods have zotted 2 of the 8 or so, so good ratio.
Your link: which has way more info than FR has been able to comprise:
http://shanghaiist.com/2008/05/12/earthquake-hits-wenchuan-sichuan.php
Thanks. Somehow I forgot how to make the link if I don’t put it on the top of the post.
Info is updated frequently on that site.
Sending my condolences for your countrys loss and prayers for your countrys recovery. May God bless you.
Dear American friends:
Thank you very much for your mercy and awareness to the earth quake and affected people in China.
The lasted reports say about 10,000 people are died in the disaster, and with about 60,000 lost contact in the center of the earth quake, which is much worse. Pray for peace to the 60000 fellows.
The bright side is, our prime minister Wen Jiabao has already been in the rescue team in the affected areas since yesterday. Hope the govnt can do everything right and quickly.
http://news.sina.com.cn/z/08earthquake/index.shtml
http://news.sohu.com/s2008/dizhen/
Here are some news link on some of the biggest news site in china.
you can find some pics there.And if you konw chinese ,you can read it yourself.
sorry my english is poor,so i cant translate them to you.
new messge:
PLA ordered paratroop must arrive WenChuang city despite it’s rainstorm
roads are all be destroyed ,only can by feet
I am shocked when I saw your statements about the “COMMUNIST” thing in this post! It’s not a post about politics, but earth quake! I am even angry when you posted the website all about sex business! http://shanghaiist.com/2008/05/12/earthquake-hits-wenchuan-sichuan.php. What are you intended to do or to tell us?!
Lijahsbubbe, do you really know China? Have you ever been to China? Please do not judge any body or any country before you really know them! DO NOT always trust your so-called neutral media. BE mature, okay? I do believe god didn’t forget to put cerebrum in your silly head.
sorry again if my words made some of you unhappy.really,my english is not good enough to explain my whole thoughts.
and dear Mr.Lijahsbubbe,you have too much suspicion,i don’t want to talk it anymore.that would make me more embarrassed with my poor expression.
i’m just a common man here have nothing to do to help but watch the news,just like many others.I even opened a translation software to help me write these posts.
just wanna do some communication.
I have been and will be praying for those in China that have lost their lives, and those that are hurt.
MOgirl
A terrible tragedy. Prayers for all.
UPDATE 30, 5:32pm: Not confirmed, but from reliable source: "Propaganda dept has banned news outlets from sending own teams. All stories have to be from Xinhua." Anyone have more details?
I sincerely hope they can, too.
Whatever.
Thank you!
it’s been hard for china this year.
But we’ll make it.
Is it your opinion that the premiere should not be involved in rescue efforts for those affected by this earthquake?
This is a dreadful disaster whose body-count is still rising.
hehe, we also have some basketball and soccer league in schools. I graduated from Beijing Broadcasting Institute for 3 years, wonderful memories:)
That website www.sina.com.cn is the most biggest Chinese portal site. The site news.sina.com.cn shows all news in China today. Site you.video.sina.com.cn have many many videos including that one.
Ack. Got zotted.
Fine, we’ll just stay up all night sorting out who is who.
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