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China Daily | Updated: 2013-04-26 08:17
Rational relief work 理性救災(zāi) (Li xing jiu zai)
A devastating earthquake struck Ya'an city in Southwest China's Sichuan province on April 20, at least 196 people were killed, 21 are still missing and 11,470 were injured, according to the official announcement on April 23.
The quake immediately sparked Chinese people's volunteering spirit. People flooded into the disaster-hit areas hoping to help. Instead, they caused roadblocks, which combined with aftershocks and landslides, added to the difficulties facing the professional rescue workers, who need to make the most of the first 72 hours after a quake, as most survivors are found within this "golden" period.
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