President Hu Jintao conveys condolences to quake victims

Source: Xinhua | 05-12-2009 15:15

YINGXIU, Sichuan Province, May 12 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao conveyed condolences to victims of the May 12 Sichuan earthquake and to those who sacrificed their lives during quake relief on the first anniversary of the earthquake Tuesday afternoon.

Chinese President Hu Jintao speaks during the  ceremony marking the first anniversary of May  12 Earthquake in Yingxiu Township of Wenchuan  County, southwest China's Sichuan Province,  May 12, 2009. China held a commemorative  service Tuesday afternoon at the epicenter of last year's massive earthquake that left more than 87,000 people dead or missing. (Xinhua/Fan Rujun)

Hu, dressed in a dark suit, made the remarks while addressing a commemorative ceremony to mourn for the quake victims in the epicenter of last year's 8.0-magnitude earthquake that left more than 87,000 people dead or missing.

Editor:Zhang Ning