Special report: Strong Earthquake Jolts SW China

    BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao announced here on Wednesday the central government will allocate 70 billion yuan (10.14 billion U.S. dollars) this year for the establishment of a reconstruction fund for the quake-hit regions.

    He also pledged to arrange funds for the reconstruction in next two years.

    Premier: quake not to change fundamentals of economy

    BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said here on Wednesday that the May 12 earthquake had added new uncertain factors to the nation's economy but the fundamentals of the economy remain unchanged.  Full Story

  China to slash central gov't spending 5% for quake relief

    BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said Wednesday that the central government's spending will be slashed by five percent this year to save fund for the quake relief efforts.  Full Story  

    China central govt' to allocate 25 bln yuan for quake relief

    BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao announced here on Wednesday the central government will allocate 25 billion yuan for rescue and relief efforts in quake-hit regions. Full Story