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China's education watchdog orders safety checks in schools in snow-hit areas

China's Ministry of Education (MOE) has ordered all primary and high schools in snow-hit areas to step up safety inspections before the new semester begins. The MOE said in a circular that local education departments and schools sho ... ...full story at People's Daily

from People's Daily on Mon, Feb 18 2008

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