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CCTV interview: Latest situation from Yushu

2010-04-17 13:59 BJT

Special Report: 7.1-magnitude Quake Hit Qinghai, China |

 

 

Our reporter Xu Zhaoqun is in Yushu County. Let's cross over to him for the latest situation on the ground.

Xu Zhaoqun 
Interview: Xu Zhaoqun from Yushu, Qinghai

 

Q1. First of all, can you brief us on the information from the press conference held at the rescue headquarters in Yushu this morning?

Q2. How is the weather there? Have weather conditions added more difficulties to the rescue work?

Q3. As the crucial first 72 hours have already passed, we know that precious time is running out for those still buried under the rubble. Would you please update us on the latest developments there? Has there been any change to the main focus of the rescue work?

Q4. Where are the locals living now? What is the biggest challenge to the resettlement work?

Q5. The biggest differences between this rescue operation and previous attempts are the extreme environment and high altitude. How have these aspects affected the rescue work? Will these may hamper rescue operations?

Editor: Liu Fang | Source: CCTV.com