We were all greatly saddened by the tremendous loss of life and property in the quake-affected area. Our thoughts are with those who lost their loved ones.

我们对由此造成的灾区重大人员伤亡和财产损失感到万分悲痛，因为我们的心和灾区人民是紧紧连在一起的。

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However, since then, the government has come under some criticism for its handling of the post-quake period -- notably the quality of school construction in the affected area and the number of children who perished in the temblor.

CNN: China quake scars linger amid rebuilding