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"My fellow Chinese, facing such a severe disaster, we need calm, confidence, courage and efficient organization."-- Premier Wen said on his plane to Chengdu on May 12th

"If there is a gleam of hope, we will do all the best to save the people."-- Premier Wen said during his visit to Dujiangyan on May 13th

"Saving lives is the key of our rescue work. We must dispatch rescuers to every affected county, village and scene. You must use the right methods in your work and make sure you have the right equipment."-- Premier Wen said during his visit to Beichuan on May 14th

June 5th

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao went to oversee the safety of the Tangjiashan quake-formed lake by helicopter Thursday afternoon.

Mianyang, June 6th

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Saturday visited with some earthquake survivors who had resettled in public camps in Sichuan Province´s Mianyang City.

Tangjiashan lake, June 5th

The third time the Premier landed the quake zone, this time to assess safety operations at the Tangjiashan lake.

May 24th

Premier Wen Jiabao continues to direct rescue and relief work on the frontline. He´s stressing epidemic prevention, as well as post-quake reconstruction.

May 23rd

Premier Wen visits hospital, school in Mianyang Friday morning.

In Mianyang Jiuzhou tent school, May 23

At one temporary school in Beichuan county, he offered words of encouragement. He cheered students by telling them not to lose faith but to step into the future with confidence. On the chalkboard Wen wrote, "hardships make a country stronger."

In Mianyang, May 23

Premier Wen Jiabao visited a hospital in Mianyang, Friday morning -- for a first hand look at the reception for earthquake victims.

May 22nd
2nd trip to quake zone

Ten days after the devastating earthquake in southwest China, six days after he returned to Beijing, Premier Wen Jiabao was back on the front lines of quake relief.

Beichuan county, May 22

Premier Wen oversaw a quake lake in Tangjiashan of Beichuan county on board a helicopter. Wen ordered rescue workers to eliminate the danger of these "quake lakes".

In Beichuan town, May 22

Premier Wen Jiabao made his second trip to the earthquake zone to supervise disaster relief work. He flew to Mianyang, one of the worst hit cities by earthquake on May 12

May 15th

On May 15th, Premier Wen Jiabao arrived at Muyu Township in Qingchuan County, one of the worst-hit areas in Guangyuan City by train from Chengdu. He went there to oversee rescue work and meet with survivors.

Guangyuan City, May 15

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao took him three hours to get to Muyu Township in Qingchuan County, one of the worst-hit areas in Guangyuan City.

May 15, Running train from Chengdu to Guangyuan city

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao chaired a State Council meeting on rescue operations last night as he traveled by train.

May 14th

On May 14th, Premier Wen oversaw the rescue work in the counties of Beichuan and the worst-hit Wenchuan. The premier extended his condolences to the victims and has ordered all the rescuers to do everything possible to save lives.

Beichuan County, May 14th

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao arrived on Wednesday at Beichuan County, one of the regions worst hit by Monday´s massive earthquake, to oversee the rescue work.

Wenchuan County, May 14th

Premier Wen went to see survivors and the injured as soon as he landed at Wenchuan. He promised the government will do everything it can to save lives and help the devastated town recover.

May 13th

On May 13th Wen Jiabao came to Shifang city from Dujiangyan. He first visited a primary school, where more than 130 people were still trapped by debris. The premier encouraged the Army´s rescue personnel to work more quickly to save more lives.

Mianyang, May 13th

Premier Wen visited Jiuzhou Stadium in Mianyang, where more than 10,000 victims were temporarily resettled. He asked about the victims´ situations and comforted children orphaned by the disaster.

Shifang, May 13th

Wen Jiabao came to Shifang city Tuesday afternoon. He first visited a primary school, where more than 130 people were still trapped by debris.

May 12th

[In Chengdu] Premier Wen appeals for "calm, confidence, efficiency" after quake

On May 12, a strong earthquake, measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale, shook Wenchuan County in Sichuan Province. Two hours later, Premier Wen rushed to Chengdu by plane and then headed to Dujiangyan, which is not far away from the epicenter -- Wenchuan.

Chengdu, 2 hours after Sichuan earthquake

Premier Wen Jiabao arrived in Chengdu Monday afternoon by plane and was on the way to the quake-hit county of Wenchuan.

Dujiangyan, May 12th

Premier Wen is in the city of Dujiangyan. He is directing rescue efforts there, and inspected a damaged hospital and school.

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