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China Earthquake: Hui Community Grieves
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A 6.2 magnitude earthquake in northwest China's Gansu province resulted in at least 116 deaths, causing extensive damage and disruption to power and water supplies. Rescue efforts are underway, with Chinese President Xi Jinping dispatching a working group and military forces to aid in the rescue operations. The earthquake is estimated to have caused $1 billion to $10 billion in economic losses, with significant damage to infrastructure and a significant number of aftershocks recorded.
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How can China improve its infrastructure and disaster preparedness to mitigate the impact of earthquakes?
How can international organizations contribute to the recovery and reconstruction efforts in the affected areas?
What are the long-term economic repercussions of such earthquakes on the affected regions and the country as a whole?
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