The week in review: momentous change read more
Election blog: Spin and reality read more
Blog: Where to for Pakistan? read more
Super Bowl blog: Patriots v Giants read more
Road to Beijing: Is that an elephant or a Tibetan antelope in the room? read more
Has John McCain made the right VP choice?
"Scott is incorrect. Palin has never been out of the country until recently. Also, her speech w..."
Did the Beijing Games live up to its expectations?
"It was the best ever - stunning record breakings. Can't be surpassed!"
Is Australia's defence budget justified?
"No, its only throwing good money after bad. The only credible and effective defence Australia c..."
IN PICTURES: CHINESE EARTHQUAKE
Wednesday, 14 May, 2008RELATED CONTENT
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Are you worried about friends or relatives in China? An earthquake of 7.9 magnitude hit the southwest Chinese province of Sichuan leaving 40,000 dead or missing.
COMMENTS
First [1] LastThe unending tragedies happening in China has saddened the life of people all over the world who cares.The Chinese Government has an enormous task to rebuild from the devastation
Yes everyone is deeply worried about the safety of friends and relatives in Sichuan. The devastation is just horrific and now the big question being asked is why did so many schools and hospitals, built by the Government - Communist Party Offices, end up totally flawed in construction quality, but which were approved, signed off, as being safe for occupancy. It is because of this the people of China are now scrutinising the endemic corruption amongst the Chinese Communist Party and their business cronies which have syphons off billions of dollars from construction contracts for Schools and Hospitals. This is the issue all bloggers arguing against the Beijing Olympic Games, are fighting for. All postings are very “STRAIGHT TO THE POINT” - The awarding of the 2008 Olympic Games to Beijing was nothing but rewarding the heirachy of the Chinese Communist Party, for deeds that are nothing less than the work of the devil. It is true the Olympic Games is a time for the global community to come together for a common celebration of being human and all that is good about civilization. But it is also about rightous politics, and as such represents a time for demonstration against any person, corporation/business or government which has proved to be against the common good of the global village. DOES THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY DESERVE FORGIVENESS, OR DO YOU SUPPORT PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATION, WHICH HIGHLIGHTS THE VOICE OF THE WORLD’S PEOPLE, SAYING WE ARE NOT HAPPY AND WE DEMAND CHANGE.
Yes, I spend 4 years there and there are people I know that confirmed dead. I am really worried!
Looking for brother from Australia currently teaching somewhere in China
Just ten days ago I left my heart with the beautiful people of Chengdu. Now my heart it breaking.
today is the first mourning day ,let's pray for the people who died in earthquake,the people who suffer such pain to losing their kid,their mum,dad,friend,family.at this time no matter who you are,where you from,thank you for your kindness to care about these people,please pray for them.thanks again
I don't have relatives and friends in China but I am still worry about the people who live there
everytime getting news from TV and newspaper, i just can't stop my tear from falling down... what a disaster tragedy happened to China, what can we do to help them... strong lesson learned : nothing more important than HUMAN LIFE , on the other hand, LIFE can be so fragile as well....
Yes, I feel exetremely sad about it. And I know my parents are still sleep in the car , for 3 days now ...
I'm worried about people there in Sichuan. Hope more people are rescued.