Sichuan Earthquake 四川地震
Flags are flying at half-mast across China.
China is coming to the end of an official period of mourning for those who died in last week’s earthquake. For three days, there have been no entertainment events and the government has suspended the Olympic torch relay.
Chinese officials have said that the death toll from the catastrophe has now risen to over 41,000. Over 230,000 people were injured.
Along with the many accounts of suffering and loss, there have been a few amazing stories of survival. Chinese news reporte