quake disater unites chinese nation

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BEIJING.May 15(Xinhua)——The 7.8earthquake that jolted southwest China^s Sichuan Province on Monday is undoubtedly one of the nation^s worst disaters in recent decades. Nearly 15,000 lives were lost and about twice as many people are feared to have still been buried in the rubble on Wednesday. The disater pulls everyone^s heartstrings,and the Chinese nation has been united to cope with its common plight,extend help and pray for more people to survive. Where there is life,there is hope! "We have to save people at all costs!"At Premier Wen Jiabao was plea.90 more helicopters were sent to quaked——hit areas on Thursday.More People^s Liberation Army soldiers have parachuted into the most remote regions.Rescuers are searching the ruins for life.Supplies are being airdropped and communication is being restored. We watch closely the rescue work and the fate of those buried in the rubble.All the while,we cross our fingers,hoping our nation will make it through the trial.