Special report: Strong Earthquake Jolts SW China  

A rescuer from Japan receives an interview after arriving at Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on May 16, 2008. A Japanese rescue team arrive in the quake-hit Sichuan Province in southwest China early on Friday to assist local disaster relief efforts. The Japanese rescue team, comprising 31 members including technical workers and medical stuffs, is the first group of foreign aid personnel to China following the devastating 7.8-magnitude quake which jolted a wide range of areas on Monday.  (Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

Japanese rescue professionals arrive in quake-hit SW China

    CHENGDU, May 16 (Xinhua) -- A group of rescue professionals sent by the Japanese government arrived in Chengdu, capital of quake-ravaged southwest China's Sichuan Province, early Friday to assist the rescue work.

    The 31 rescuers will go to Guanzhuang Town of Qingchuan County, and another 29 Japanese rescue professionals are expected to arrive Friday afternoon. Full story

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