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China’s ‘Grandpa Wen’ Spins a Disaster into a PR Coup

Posted by Matt in May 14th, 2008 | no comment 
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In the aftermath of China’s devastating earthquake, Prime Minsister Wen Jiabao is running around the earthquake zone like a fireman, introducing himself as “Grandpa.” The Communist Party is seeking a PR coup that will help end China’s international isolation over Tibet. By Wieland Wagner in Shanghai more…

Photo Gallery: Destruction, Shock and Fear after the Quake
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At least 100 dead as powerful quake hits southwest China

Posted by Matt in May 12th, 2008 | no comment 
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A powerful earthquake struck Monday close to densely populated areas of southwestern China, flattening schools and homes and killing more than 100 people, according to early estimates.
The quake, with a magnitude of 7.8 on the Richter scale, was felt in cities across a swathe of southeast Asia including the Thai capital Bangkok, more than 1,800 [...]

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