A senior Chinese official says China has started setting up a
disaster relief system involving the government, non-government
organizations and international relief agencies.
Speaking at an international disaster relief symposium in
Beijing, Director of the Department of Disaster and Poverty Relief
in the Ministry of Civil Affairs, Wang Zhenyao, said China has
established both a relief system and a disaster forecast
system.
He says the central government has also developed the emergency
aid system, which has played an important role in reducing losses
and assisting victims
The official says the Chinese government is working with
non-government organizations in disaster relief efforts adding that
China also welcomes assistance from international aid groups.
(CRI November 9, 2004)