Premier Wen meets Beichuan survivors

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Source: CCTV.com | 05-14-2008 12:38

In the one of the hard-hit areas of Beichuan County, over 5,100 people have been confirmed dead, more than 18,000 are buried in the debris and over 10,000 seriously injured. More than 10,000 quake survivors have been evacuated to a stadium in Mianyang city. Premier Wen Jiabao inspected the city on Tuesday afternoon.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao comforts the children who lost  their relatives in the powerful earthquake in Mianyang on  May 13, 2008.(Xinhua Photo)

He visited Jiuzhou Stadium in Mianyang, where more than 10,000 victims were temporarily resettled. The Premier asked about the victims' situations and gave words of comfort to children orphaned by the disaster.

Premier Wen said, "Don't cry! The government will take good care of you. The government will take care of your daily life and your study. You will feel like you are at home. Don't cry. This is a disaster, but you all survived, so live happily with that. If you have any difficulties, the government will come to help you. To the officials: Take good care of their daily life first. These children are suffering the pain of losing their families. Nothing can take away their pain. Comfort them, continue their studies, and make sure their environment is stable."

Editor:Zhang Ning