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| South-west China hit by new quake | South-west China hit by new quake |
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| An earthquake in south-western China has killed 22 people and injured more than 100, state media says. | An earthquake in south-western China has killed 22 people and injured more than 100, state media says. |
| The 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck at 1630 local time (0730 GMT), close to the town of Panzhihua in Sichuan province, near the border with Yunnan. | The 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck at 1630 local time (0730 GMT), close to the town of Panzhihua in Sichuan province, near the border with Yunnan. |
| Xinhua news agency reported that attempts to assist survivors were being hampered by heavy rain. | Xinhua news agency reported that attempts to assist survivors were being hampered by heavy rain. |
| Both provinces were severely affected by a devastating earthquake in May which left almost 70,000 people dead. | Both provinces were severely affected by a devastating earthquake in May which left almost 70,000 people dead. |
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| The aftermath of the Chinese earthquake | |
| Xinhua reported that more than 100,000 houses had been damaged or destroyed by the latest quake and some people had been trapped in the ruins. | Xinhua reported that more than 100,000 houses had been damaged or destroyed by the latest quake and some people had been trapped in the ruins. |
| "Locals in the county rushed out into the open. Cracks appeared on house walls and many windows were broken," said one local official. | "Locals in the county rushed out into the open. Cracks appeared on house walls and many windows were broken," said one local official. |
| Communications were reported to be disrupted, making it difficult for authorities to accurately assess the extent of the damage. | Communications were reported to be disrupted, making it difficult for authorities to accurately assess the extent of the damage. |
| Major reconstruction efforts have been under way in Sichuan province since the 12 May earthquake, which left about five million people homeless. | Major reconstruction efforts have been under way in Sichuan province since the 12 May earthquake, which left about five million people homeless. |