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Gansu Province
Following Devastating Quake, China Ends Rescue Efforts After Less Than 24 Hours
Outside rescuers advised to stay away as thousands of displaced residents suffer in frigid temps.
As Tibet Burns, Exiles Urge Action
A Tibetan man set himself on fire on Wednesday, meaning that eight Tibetans have set themselves on fire in the past month to protest against repression at the hands of Chinese Communist authorities.
Chinese Coal Mine Accident Kills 20
At least 20 miners were killed in China’s latest coal mining accident just weeks after one of the deadliest blasts in years killed dozens of workers, breaking notions that the country is improving its mining safety record.
Severe Floods and Mudslides Kill 337 in China (Photo Gallery)
The death toll in China from the massive mudslides and floods has reached 337, as about 2,000 are still missing.
