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A misfortune creates optimism across the Taiwan Straits

The earthquake brings China and Taiwan closer than they have ever been in recent years. Are decades of animosity now finally coming to an end?


All about aftershocks

The disaster doesn't just end with the initial tremor. In fact it could go on for a long while.


Quake orphans

Scores of people want to adopt children who are left without family by the earthquake, but what are the rules?


National Treasure

Sichuan province is home to China's panda breeding programmes. What happened to these endangered creatures after the quake? A video reveals more.


Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends

Teachers put their students before themselves without hesitation and gave their lives for them. Read some of the most moving stories to emerge from the ruins.


China's irrepressible youths

Born of the nation' “one-child policy”, they are known as the little emperors and empresses. But in the country's moment of need, they rise to the occasion and prove that they are more than spoilt brats.


Voices from the quake zone

People affected speak out words of incredible strength.


Sichuan, before

The difficult terrain makes this province a harsh environment, even without the earthquake.


Aid at work

We check out the background of international aid organisations working on the ground in Sichuan and find those that can help you help the victims.


WAIT, THERE's MORE!


Do browse through the archives for our day-by-day reports on the first three weeks after the earthquake. You will find musical video montages, aid updates and latest developments from the scene.