Monday 26 May 2008

China Earthquake Devastation

Tens of thousands people died in the Sichuan earthquake, up to 26th of May, 62,664 people are dead; 358,816 are injured; and 23,775 are still missing. these figures clearly conveyed how brutal the natural disaster is.

Earthquake Aftermath

The Earthquake happened in Sichuan province, south west of china. Wenchuan, Beichuan are the most affected cities from the disaster.

Aftermath, the whole country's implementing different facilities to aid victims, President Hujing tao went to the forefront to pray for Sichuan people, and encourage rescue workers.

International aid under UN is also access to China and provide civilian assistance.

China 2008

This year's china's going through a very difficult time.

Earlier this year March, tibetant demonstration under Dalai Lama's so called "genuine antonomy", but to what extend the spiritual leader really wants for the true autonomy? And Chinese government's very much concerned about his motive.

Later on, world Olympic torch relay was disrupted in the western world. Paris, London, San Francisco these major cities were surrounded by Pro-tibet protestors. They were arguing about human rights records in China, and use this opportunity to raise issues towards host country.

Middle of May, followed by this catastrophe of earthquake, thousands of people were dead,injured and missing. Undoubtedly, Chinese government were experiencing extremely pressure just head of Olympics games.

However, numerous news programmes recently from Britain were talking about China is changing, and does it mean to change towards democracy the western world wants? Let's be objective, listen and watch.

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