China earthquake kills hundreds in Qinghai

[aimarraul]

Chinese President Hu flies to quake zone to guide relief work, visit victims
English.news.cn 2010-04-18 08:27:06 FeedbackPrintRSS

BEIJING, April 18 (Xinhua) -- President Hu Jintao Sunday morning flied to quake-hit Yushu in northwest China's Qinghai Province to guide relief work and visit victims, the next day he was back from an overseas visit.

President Hu cut short his visit to Latin America and returned to Beijing on Saturday due to the 7.1-magnitude quake, which struck the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yushu Wednesday morning, and left 1,484 dead with 312 still missing.

China's central leadership urges all-out efforts to save lives in quake zone
English.news.cn 2010-04-17 20:43:53 FeedbackPrintRSS

BEIJING, April 17 (Xinhua) -- China's central leadership on Saturday urged all-out efforts to rescue trapped people in the quake zone in northwestern Qinghai Province.

It is at a critical time for the relief work that requires "enhanced strength and efforts to search every village and household" to search for and save survivors and make sure that no blind spot is left in the quake zone, it was agreed at a meeting attended by members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China(CPC) Central Committee.

The meeting was chaired by Hu Jintao, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee.

Efforts should be stepped up to transfer and treat the injured timely and effectively, and authorities should assist and well settle quake-affected people, according to a statement released after the meeting.

The transportation of relief supplies should be strengthened to ensure the local people can get daily necessities, including food, clothes, clean water and shelters, as well as timely medical treatment, the statement said.

The central leadership also called for intensified measures to be taken to prevent epidemic diseases and rebuild infrastructure.

Relevant authorities should keep wary of possible aftershocks and take precautious measures against the aftershocks and other secondary disasters to prevent further casualties and losses, the statement said.

The leaders stressed that open information about the situation of the quake and the relief work should be released in a timely, accurate, comprehensive and objective manner.

Efforts should be made to ensure social harmony and stability, the statement said. Donations, including those from foreign countries, should be managed and used properly.

Due to the devastating earthquake in Qinghai, President Hu Jintao cut short his trip to South America, postponing visits to Venezuela and Chile originally scheduled for this week, while Premier Wen Jiabao delayed his visits to Brunei, Indonesia and Myanmar scheduled for April 22-25.

The death toll has climbed to 1,339 from the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck northwest China's Qinghai Province Wednesday, with another 332 still missing, rescuers said Saturday.

The quake has also left 11,849 injured, 1,297 severely.

Chinese soldiers rescue 1,200, treat 8,700 injured
English.news.cn 2010-04-18 07:20:06 FeedbackPrintRSS

Special report: Qinghai Earthquake


YUSHU, Qinghai, April 17 (Xinhua) -- Soldiers from the Chinese People's Liberation Army(PLA) have rescued 1,200 people and treated more than 8,700 injured in the quake zone as of 12:00 a.m. Saturday, according to PLA quake-relief headquarters.

A spokesperson for the PLA quake-relief headquarters said in its first press conference held here that more than 12,300 soldiers had been sent to the quake zone and more than 11,300 had arrived to carry out rescue operations.


Baby born in tent hospital after earthquake

 

[xuxu1457]

Some wounded were sent to Chengdu by Air Force transport aircraft at night

 

[xuxu1457]

Rescue team come from Shandong 16th April(3000KM away)

Rescue team come from Chongqing 16th April

 

[xuxu1457]

Border Defence Corps relief teams come from Guangdong,16th April(2000km away):

 

[Aeneas]

I think we need more research on earthquake-resistant structure like Japanese does.

 

[applesauce]

I think we need more research on earthquake-resistant structure like Japanese does.

the knowledge is there just that its not really implemented like japan does to their cities especially in these tiny poor towns.

 

[Justin Joseph]

China Earthquake: The death toll number being downplayed by the government

Xihnua, the news agency of Chinese Government has officially announce the number of people who died because of the devesting earthquake that hit on the Wednesday morning stands at 1,144, with 1,174 being severely injured and 243 still missing. But it is expected to rise soon.

However, the monks who have been helping the rescue workers seem to be of another opinion. At least 1,000 corpses have already arrived at the Jiengu monastery and four other monasteries have received almost same amount of dead bodies. According to a young 20 year old monk Ge Laidanzeng, “The government is downplaying the numbers”. Since there are many who still trapped under the wreckage and with passing time the hope of rescuing them alive is getting gleam.

Relief aids are pouring in, but with thousands of people still being homeless, tents, blankets and food are just being snapped up. At the Thangru monastery 60 to 60 monks were buried alive with only few surviving. Even with sniffer dogs and heartbeat detecting machines the rescue workers were not able to reach to a victim, whose faint heartbeat was detected. Already more than 100 students and 12 teachers have been reported dead.

So it is not wrong to estimate that with the rough terrain and rescue workers suffering from the altitude sickness the rescue work is slowing down, hence like the 20 year old monk said that more than 10,000 people are expected to be dead. One can only hope the correct number is given out by the authorities and not hide it.


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[Justin Joseph]

I think we need more research on earthquake-resistant structure like Japanese does.

More than 80% of buildings has collapsed, this shows the quality of construction in affected region. Also remember this is in Tibet not mainland china.

 

[gpit]

More than 80% of buildings has collapsed, this shows the quality of construction in affected region. Also remember this is in Tibet not mainland china.

Buddy, this is a wrong way to attach China, even insinuatingly. There should be lot more better ways, and better time, if you are not so evil...

Check out your geography knowledge.
33.2243,96.6661(M6.9 - Southern Qinghai, China - 2010 April 13 23:49:38 UTC) - Google Maps

May Jesus love you.

 

[aimarraul]

President Hu arrives in quake-hit Yushu to direct relief work
English.news.cn 2010-04-18 12:09:28 FeedbackPrintRSS

Special report: Qinghai Earthquake

Chinese President Hu Jintao (R front) gives a hug to injured student Zhoema of Tibetan ethnic group during his visit to those injured in the quake receiving treatment at a stadium in the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yushu, northwest China's Qinghai Province, April 18, 2010. Hu arrived in Yushu Sunday morning to direct relief work. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

YUSHU, Qinghai, April 18 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived in quake-hit Yushu in northwest China's Qinghai Province Sunday to direct relief work.

"There will be new schools! There will be new homes!" Hu wrote in chalk on a blackboard in a makeshift classroom in a tent of orphaned students.

The president led the students in reading aloud the words he wrote on the blackboard.

Hu's plane landed at Batang Yushu Airport Sunday morning after an over-three-hour flight from Beijing.

The president, who returned to China Saturday from a shortened visit to Latin America, headed for worst-hit Gyegu Town in Yushu immediately after landing.

Hu first traveled to the village of Zhaxi Datong to inspect the situation and console quake victims.

He then visited the injured receiving treatment at a stadium in Yushu and made sure there were enough medical supplies and that epidemic prevention and control work was proceeding smoothly.

"The top priority is to rescue those still buried alive and to treat the injured. Each life must be cherished," Hu said.

"Secondly, we must take good care of the quake-affected local people to make sure they have food to eat, clean water to drink, a place to sleep and clothes to keep warm.

"Thirdly, we must speed up infrastructure construction and pave the way for relief work and post-quake reconstruction.

"Fourthly, we must create conditions for children to resume classes as soon as possible, even if it has to be in makeshift classrooms.

"There is a lot more work to do and we will continue to make efforts," Hu said.

The president also talked to an injured Tibetan man in a medical tent.

"The Party and the government care about all the victims of the quake. Doctors will give you meticulous treatment...The party and the government will help with a new home...You should have confidence and recover," Hu said as he held the injured man's hands.

The Tibetan man replied, "Thank you, General Secretary. Tashi Delek!" (Tashi Delek means good luck in Tibetan)

The president also talked to rescuers who were busy clearing rubble and searching for survivors in the quake-devastated village of Zhaxike.

The 7.1-magnitude quake which struck the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yushu Wednesday morning has left at least 1,706 dead, 256 missing and 12,128 injured, as of 10 a.m. Sunday.

 

[aimarraul]

Tibetan volunteers offer interpretation services
English.news.cn 2010-04-18 21:54:04 FeedbackPrintRSS

Special Report: Qinghai Earthquake

A volunteer (L) plays with an injured child at the 1st affiliated hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University in Xi'an, northwest China's Shannxi province, April 18, 2010. Many volunteers of the Tibetan ethnic group supplied oral interpretation service in hospitals in Xi'an, where injured people from the quake-hit Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of northwest China's Qinghai Province are treated. (Xinhua/Hou Zhi)
A volunteer (R) chats with an injured person at the 1st affiliated hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University in Xi'an, northwest China's Shannxi province, April 18, 2010. Many volunteers of the Tibetan ethnic group supplied oral interpretation service in hospitals in Xi'an, where injured people from the quake-hit Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of northwest China's Qinghai Province are treated. (Xinhua/Hou Zhi)

A volunteer (L) from the quake-hit Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture interprets for the doctor at the 1st affiliated hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University in Xi'an, northwest China's Shannxi province, April 18, 2010. Many volunteers of the Tibetan ethnic group supplied oral interpretation service in hospitals in Xi'an, where injured people from the quake-hit Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of northwest China's Qinghai Province are treated. (Xinhua/Hou Zhi



Medical staff take care of newborn in quake-hit Yushu
English.news.cn 2010-04-18 16:55:15 FeedbackPrintRSS

Special Report: Qinghai Earthquake

A nurse of a medical team wipes away tears on a baby in the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yushu, northwest China's Qinghai Province, April 18, 2010. Medical staff of the medical team sent by Garze County of southwest China's Sichuan Province took the responsibility to take care of a newborn as the baby's parents were severely injured during the fatal earthquake that struck here on early Wednesday. (Xinhua/He Junchang)
Medical staff of a medical team feed a baby with milk in a bottle in the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yushu, northwest China's Qinghai Province, April 18, 2010. Medical staff of the medical team sent by Garze County of southwest China's Sichuan Province took the responsibility to take care of a newborn as the baby's parents were severely injured during the fatal earthquake that struck here on early Wednesday. (Xinhua/He Junchang)
Medical staff of a medical team tease a baby in the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yushu, northwest China's Qinghai Province, April 18, 2010. Medical staff of the medical team sent by Garze County of southwest China's Sichuan Province took the responsibility to take care of a newborn as the baby's parents were severely injured during the fatal earthquake that struck here on early Wednesday. (Xinhua/He Junchang)
A nurse of a medical team holds a baby in her arms in the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yushu, northwest China's Qinghai Province, April 18, 2010. Medical staff of the medical team sent by Garze County of southwest China's Sichuan Province took the responsibility to take care of a newborn as the baby's parents were severely injured during the fatal earthquake that struck here on early Wednesday. (Xinhua/He Junchang)

 

[aimarraul]

Field hospital built in quake zone
English.news.cn 2010-04-17 21:47:31 FeedbackPrintRSS


An injured baby receives treatment in the field hospital on the King Gesar Square in Gyegu Township in the quake-hit Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of northwest China's Qinghai Province, April 17, 2010. A medical relief group established a field hospital on the King Gesar Square in Gyegu Township in Yushu to provide general medical service such as X-ray and type-B ultrasonic. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoli)

An injured man is transported to the field hospital on the King Gesar Square in Gyegu Township in the quake-hit Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of northwest China's Qinghai Province, April 17, 2010. A medical relief group established a field hospital on the King Gesar Square in Gyegu Township in Yushu to provide general medical service such as X-ray and type-B ultrasonic. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoli)

A medical worker checks a X-ray picture in the field hospital on the King Gesar Square in Gyegu Township in the quake-hit Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of northwest China's Qinghai Province, April 17, 2010. A medical relief group established a field hospital on the King Gesar Square in Gyegu Township in Yushu to provide general medical service such as X-ray and type-B ultrasonic. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoli)



High school in Yushu resumes classes
English.news.cn 2010-04-18 20:43:03 FeedbackPrintRSS

Special Report: Qinghai Earthquake

A ceremony is held to resume class at the No. 1 High School for Nationalities of the quake-hit Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yushu, northwest China's Qinghai Province, April 18, 2010. The school resumed its classes on Sunday. A 7.1-magnitude quake struck Yushu Wednesday morning. (Xinhua/Zhu Xiang)

A teacher of the Tibetan ethnic group conducts a class at the No. 1 High School for Nationalities of the quake-hit Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yushu, northwest China's Qinghai Province, April 18, 2010. The school resumed its classes on Sunday. A 7.1-magnitude quake struck Yushu Wednesday morning. (Xinhua/Zhu Xiang)

High school students attend class inside a tent which is used as a classroom of the No. 1 High School for Nationalities of the quake-hit Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yushu, northwest China's Qinghai Province, April 18, 2010. The school resumed its classes on Sunday. A 7.1-magnitude quake struck Yushu Wednesday morning. (Xinhua/Zhu Xiang)

Taiwan medical team heads for quake-hit Qinghai
English.news.cn 2010-04-18 11:41:48 FeedbackPrintRSS

A group of medical staff members from Taiwan Red Cross deliver medical equipments and medicines to board at the Taoyuan International Airport in Taoyuan, southeast China's Taiwan province for quake-hit Yushu county, April 18, 2010. A medical team of Taiwan Red Cross leaves Taipei heading for quake-hit Qinghai Province on Sunday to assist relief work and is expected to arrive at Qinghai's capital city Xining in the evening. (Xinhua)

A group of medical staff members from Taiwan Red Cross push trolleys of medical equipments and medicines to board at the Taoyuan International Airport in Taoyuan, southeast China's Taiwan province for quake-hit Yushu county, April 18, 2010. A medical team of Taiwan Red Cross leaves Taipei heading for quake-hit Qinghai Province on Sunday to assist relief work and is expected to arrive at Qinghai's capital city Xining in the evening. (Xinhua)

 

[no_name]

Check out your geography knowledge.
33.2243,96.6661(M6.9 - Southern Qinghai, China - 2010 April 13 23:49:38 UTC) - Google Maps

Depends if he is thinking about 'greater tibet' such as advocated by the Dalai Lama

 

[aimarraul]

Monks pray for quake victims
English.news.cn 2010-04-17 16:18:30 FeedbackPrintRSS


Monks light butter lamps to pray for the quake victims in a tent in quake-hit Gyegu Town of Yushu County, northwest China's Qinghai Province, April 17, 2010. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng

160 tons of relife supplies flown to Yushu in military planes
English.news.cn 2010-04-17 16:27:19 FeedbackPrintRSS


Chinese soldiers unload relief supplies from a military cargo plane at Yushu Airport in quake-hit Yushu County, northwest China's Qinghai Province, April 17, 2010. A total of 160 tons of relief supplies including more than 1,000 tents were flown urgently in eight flights to the county on Saturday before the forecasted middle-class storm comes. Qinghai's Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yushu was jolted by a 7.1-magnitude earthquake Wednesday morning, which has left at least 1144 people dead. (Xinhua/Shen Ling)

 

[aimarraul]

Setting of prefab houses in quake-hit area underway
English.news.cn 2010-04-17 15:33:01 FeedbackPrintRSS

Workers set up prefab houses in quake-hit Yushu County, northwest China's Qinghai Province, April 17, 2010. Setting of prefab houses is underway for locals who became homeless after the 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Yushu of Qinghai Province on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

Three locals stand outside a prefab house being set up in quake-hit Yushu County, northwest China's Qinghai Province, April 17, 2010. Setting of prefab houses is underway for locals who became homeless after the 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Yushu of Qinghai Province on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

Workers set up prefab houses in quake-hit Yushu County, northwest China's Qinghai Province, April 17, 2010. Setting of prefab houses is underway for locals who became homeless after the 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Yushu of Qinghai Province on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

Workers set up prefab houses in quake-hit Yushu County, northwest China's Qinghai Province, April 17, 2010. Setting of prefab houses is underway for locals who became homeless after the 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Yushu of Qinghai Province on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

Epidemic prevention works begin in quake-hit area
English.news.cn 2010-04-17 14:58:56 FeedbackPrintRSS

An epidemic prevention worker is engaged in disinfection work at tent area in quake-hit Yushu County, northwest China's Qinghai Province, April 17, 2010. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)