A year after the devastating May 12, 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake, people across China and around the world are still deeply concerned about the fate of the quake-affected people. Memories from the disaster and the government's effective response are still fresh. The following are excerpts from Premier Wen Jiabao's speech regarding the Sichuan earthquake.
"The earthquake has destroyed our home and devoured our great people. But the best way to honor the deceased is for the living to live a happy life. We will hold together and conquer the great disaster."
Chinese version:
活着的人努力幸福地生活就是对死者的最好安慰。
huó zhe de rén nŭ lì xìng fú dì shēng huó jiù shì duì sĭ zhě de zuì hăo ān wèi.
Translation: The best way to honor the deceased is for the living to live a happy life.
On the afternoon of May 12, 2008, just after the earthquake, about 100,000 people in a county were trapped in a mountain due to the collapse of a bridge. The Premier Wen Jiabao ordered the relief troops on phone:"No matter what, I want you to ensure these 100, 000 people are out of danger."
Here is the Chinese version:
不管怎么样，我都要这十万人脱险！
bù guăn zěn me yàng, wŏ dōu yào zhè shí wàn rén tuō xiăn!
Translation: No matter what, I want you to ensure these 100,000 people are out of danger.
