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7.1-magnitude quake hits China´s Qinghai province

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit northwest China´s Qinghai Province early on April 4th. The quake struck the Yushu County, Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yushu at 7:49 a.m. with a depth of about 33 km.

Day of mourning for quake victims

A week has passed since the magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Yushu County, in northwest China´s Qinghai Province. In the past week, people across China have been showing their support and sympathy for the victims of the disaster. On Wednesday, China holds nationwide activities to mourn those who were killed in the strong earthquake.

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China´s central bank to curb property prices

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KFC apologizes for coupon confusion

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"I want to reiterate that people´s lives come first. As long as there is the slightest hope, we will give 100 percent. Never give up, especially during this first 72 hours after the earthquake."

-- Premier Wen Jiabao

Visit to China′s five low-carbon scenic zones

The limelight is on low-carbon living, which has been fashionable for quite a while, and low-carbon travel is now gaining increasing popularity among travel lovers.