The devastating Wenchuan earthquake was a catastrophe to Sichuan and the Chinese people. It was also a great trial to the people of Sichuan and China as a whole.

Faced with this mammoth trial, we went all out to fight against the excruciating disaster with a united will, and gave a satisfactory response. We hope this response will prove gratifying to people all over the world who are concerned about and provided support to Sichuan's quake-struck areas and to China.