摘要
Earthquake On the afternoon of May 12,2008,an earthquake measuring 8.0on the Richter scale hit Sichuan Province,a mountainous region in Western China. Chinese President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiaobao have flown to Chengdu to lead the government rescue efforts. PLA officers,soldiers and police have also rushed to Wenchuan and surrounding areas to spearhead the rescue efforts.