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Earthquake Rocks Sichuan, but Shanghai Parties On

Since the earthquake blasted Wenchuan County in Sichuan last Tuesday, the news media here has been filled with terrifying and heroic images of quake damage, survivors, and rescuers.  Indeed, the alacrity with which the government, military, and... ...full story at Shanghai Journal

from Shanghai Journal on Mon, May 19 2008

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