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China mourns Yushu quake victims

On Wednesday, China holds nationwide activities to mourn those who were killed in the strong earthquake. Across the country, the Chinese national flag flies at half mast. Public entertainment activities have been suspended.

Yushu reconstruction work moving quickly

The focus in quake-battered Yushu county has shifted from rescue efforts to reconstruction work. More than 10,000 officers and soldiers stationed in the quake-hit area are working at full speed, clearing debris, building shelters and helping orphans and widows.

World Expo Park begins test run

Only 10 days are left before the official opening of the Shanghai World Expo. And trial operations have just begun at the Expo Park. Organizers say once the Expo is officially underway, they expect to receive up to 400,000 visitors a day at the Park.

Housing policies make impacts

House prices in some Chinese cities are gradually cooling, following the government´s series of measures to tackle problems in real estate market.

Premier calls to develop renewable energy

Premier Wen Jiabao is calling for more efforts to develop renewable energy to cope with rising domestic fuel demand and severe energy shortages.

China commemorates Earth Day

Thursday marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, a day designed to inspire awareness for the Earth´s environment. People across China engaged in various activities to help promote ecological conservation.

People

Hong Kong volunteer worker "A Fu"

He was a truck driver; he travelled around China on foot to donate his bone marrow to the Chinese Marrow Donor Program (CMDP); he suffered from diabetes mellitus but struggled in Whenchuan disaster area for three months. His name is Wong Fu-wing, a volunteer from Hong Kong. People all called him "A Fu."