News media around the world have been praising the Chinese government and people's rescue efforts after the deadly earthquake in Sichuan province one week ago. They said the information and reports are public and transparent, and believed people in disaster-hit areas are able to rebuild their homes.
News media around the world have been praising the Chinese government and people's rescue efforts after the deadly earthquake in Sichuan province one week ago.
The BBC says that China's leaders of all levels were quick to mobilize the nation's resources into action. It also mentioned that PLA sodiers involved in the rescue work are providing effective support for the victims and in clearing up the aftermath.
Britain's Daily Telegraph spoke highly of the promptness of China's reaction to the earthquake. The article described the relief work as orderly and stated it showed Chinese people's ability to deal with the emergency.
A commentary in the Los Angeles Times said China is in the midst of pain and sadness, while rescue teams are making all-out efforts to rescue survivors from the rubble. The response to the earthquake showed the world a new China, a country with compassion.
Singapore's Lianhe Zaobao posted an article on their official website, highly praising the Chinese government's relief efforts. It stated that this earthquake was huge in scale, leading to massive casualties and economic losses. However, the people's mood is calm and social stability has been maintained.
The Czech Republic's MF Dnes offered praise to China's rescue and relief work, calling the Chinese government and people cool-headed and well-organized in the face of the disaster. It also praised China for doing a good job in relocating foreign tourists.
Russia's RIA Novosti stated that China showed a strong will and tenacious attitude in the face of disaster, winning respect and praise from all over the world.
(CCTV May 20, 2008)