I am a Chinese and according to my parents who are now in Chengdu, the center of the earthquake is rather a romote region.
There are no serious injuries and death in Chengdu.Some buildings did collapse but few ones got injuried. The situation is more serious in the countryside, where some houses are still builed by clay and wood.
The center of the earthquakr is in Wenchuan, a small town whose population is about 110,000, including the people live in the countryside nearby. However, the situation is not clear because the electronic communication has been destroyed. Let’s hope for the best.
Ni Hao Yang Su Li - New now has approximately 900 children buried in a school. Pics from CNN are showing the area.
Welcome to FR yangsuli, and thank you for the first hand knowledge of that area.
You join us on a sad day for the people affected. And your post is exactly what makes this board so attractive.
Thanks for sharing what you KNOW about the situation. And, the voice of a Chinese will be very welcome in discussions related to America’s relations with your country.
Thank you for your account of this huge earthquake.
Please continue to post, if at all possible.
Prayers lifted for survivors buried under rubble...
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Welcome to FreeRepublic, yangsuli, and thank you for the information from your parents. I’m glad they’re all right.
My wife is from China. I am suprised that you are able to post to this site from China.
She hasn't checked in yet and my wife is very concerned about her safety, even though I told her is is a long ways away.
Please keep posting on Free Republic. My daughter tells me that our news gives us a very distorted picture about life inside of China.
Of course, they also give the world a very distorted picture about life inside of America! That's why Free Republic is such a great news forum so people can bypass the media filter!
Blessings on your family, your fellow countrymen. May God embrace them and shower His blessings on them all.
Welcome to Free Republic.
Thank you for sharing the news you’re hearing about the ongoing emergency rescue operations. For those of you directly affected by the earthquake, thank you for taking the time to share your first hand experiences.
Prayers for all those affected by this earthquake. God Bless you.
Hello yangsuli,
Welcome to FR. Thanks for sharing the info from your parents.
Please continue to visit. I am glad you are here.
Joya