More than 40,000 dead or missing in Chinese earthquake
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As in much of Africa, Ncube said, China's reach into Zimbabwe's economy is equally pervasive: The roads are filled with Chinese buses, the markets with Chinese goods, and Chinese-made planes are in the skies. (article 3)
Stunned by the devastation of Monday's powerful earthquake in China, immigrants, students and advocates are mounting fundraising campaigns to provide food and shelter for the victims and to help them rebuild their homes. (article 7)
In Chinatown yesterday, Cathay Bank urged customers to donate by check, cash, or wire transfer as part of a nationwide campaign to raise funds. (article 7)
Across the river at MIT, the Chinese Students and Scholars Association pledged to collect money at a table in the student center all week. (article 7)
In Toronto, Banggu Jiang, head of the Chinese Confederation of Sichuanese, announced the establishment of the China-Sichuan Relief Fund to funnel Canadian donations to earthquake victims. (article 4)
In the summer, six people died and at least 80 fell ill after receiving an antibiotic injection manufactured by a subsidiary. (article 6)
A market-based economy in China, with sustainable economic growth and full participation in rules-based international trade, is in our best interest and in the interest of the Chinese people. (article 2)
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earthquake, China, Sichuan, Province, Chinese |
Source articles
- More than 40,000 dead or missing in Chinese earthquake (timesonline.co.uk, 05/14/2008, 680 words)
- A Broad Dialogue With China (Washington Post, 05/13/2008, 793 words)
- In Africa, China Trade Brings Growth, Unease (Washington Post, 05/14/2008, 567 words)
- Chinese-Canadians reach out to quake victims (cbc.ca, 05/14/2008, 359 words)
- Death toll in China quake continues to grow (L.A. Times, 05/14/2008, 652 words)
- China's Quirky Stock Market Finally Matters (Washington Post, 05/14/2008, 677 words)
- Funds sought to help Chinese earthquake victims (boston.com, 05/14/2008, 532 words)
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