China makes progress in disaster prevention and reduction work

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Source: CCTV.com | 05-11-2009 18:54

One year since the Wenchuan earthquake, China is progressing in disaster prevention and reduction work. The State Council released a White Paper on those efforts this morning to mark the first anniversary of the quake.

Du Wei, Deputy Director of Quake Prevention Department of  China Earthquake Admin.

The government declared May 12th Disaster Prevention and Reduction Day. The announcement came on the eve of the first anniversary of the Wenchuan earthquake, which left more than 87,000 people dead or missing.

Officials say they've been hard at work to reduce losses caused by natural disasters.

Zou Ming, Director of Disaster Relief of Ministry of Civil Affairs said "Based on the lessons we learned and problems found in rescue and relief work for the May 12th earthquake, we have made efforts to improve the country's disaster management system."

The white paper sheds light on China's improving its ability to monitor and forecast natural disasters.