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sichuan earthquake
Four Years On, Epicenter of Sichuan Quake Still Devastated
Chinese writer Tie Liu paid a visit to the most heavily hit area at the quake’s epicenter in Wenchuan County, and he saw scenes as miserable as they were four years ago.
Sichuan Earthquake Relief Activist Expresses Support for ‘Brave 300’ Villagers
A prominent investigator who faced censure by Chinese security forces for looking into the shoddy construction of schools that collapsed in the Sichuan earthquake of 2008 has voiced his support for the “Brave 300”—a group of villages that put their real names to a petition calling for the release of a local Falun Gong practitioner.
Thousands Protest Embezzlement of Earthquake Funds
Thousands of villagers have protested against the embezzlement of funds meant for earthquake victims in southwestern China, near the site of a massive earthquake in 2008.
Sichuan Earthquake Victims Still Fighting for Compensation
Nearly four years after the devastating 2008 Sichuan earthquake, parents of the children who perished in the flimsy school buildings, referred to as “tofu buildings” due to their structural weaknesses, continue to battle with local authorities for compensation.
Chinese Earthquake Hero, Eulogized by State, Revealed As Fraud
The story of a teacher who gave his life to save four students in the 2008 Sichuan quake is said to have been faked.
Plastic-Foam Construction Seen in Guangzhou
A blogger posted photos that allegedly show that the exterior decoration project for the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games is actually a “foam construction project.”
Government Worker Who Exposed Embezzlement of Quake Relief Fund Allegedly Murdered
A worker who exposed embezzlement of the 2008 Sichuan relief funds has allegedly been murdered.
‘Little Earthquake Hero’ A Hoax?
Lin Hao, a second grade student from an elementary school in Wenchuan County, Sichuan Province, rose to the status of “young hero” thanks to his reportedly gallant act during the May 2008 earthquake in Sichuan Province.
Over 100,000 Pay Homage to Family Members Who Died During Sichuan Earthquake
During the Qingming Festival [1], the old town of Beichuan was opened for four days, with April 4 being the most crowded day.
Quitting the CCP Campaign Offers a Lifeline
An LA rally was held to honor 44 million Chinese who quit the communist party.
Back to School After Sichuan Earthquake: Reality Check
September 4 marks 113th day since the devastating Sichuan earthquake. It also marked the back-to-school day in mainland China, and also the day China started to lift its nine-year compulsory education fee.
Nuclear Explosion Occurred Near Epicenter of the Sichuan Earthquake, Expert Says
Boxun News, a Chinese-language Web site based outside China, reported that an unnamed expert has claimed that there was a nuclear explosion near the epicenter of the Sichuan earthquake.
