In this remote county, the May 12 earthquake has left the mountains scarred and the survivors with tremendous difficulties amid frequent aftershocks, landslides and possible floods from quake lakes. Two weeks after the quake, it remains ... ...full story at People's Daily
from People's Daily on Mon, May 26 2008
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