Amphibious armored vehicle unit conducts open sea drill
Water relay in Henan
Ethnic culture feasts eyes of travelers
80 security dogs assembled in Nanjing police dog training base
Graffiti artists paint on street walls in Xinjiang
Story of ceramic artist Zhang Lingyun
Magic summer night dream in Hongyuan
Incredible creatures in headwaters drainage region of Lancang River
The future of rock n' roll seen in young rockers in China
Magnificent Yanziya Cliff
BEIJING, Aug. 12 -- The leadership of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Tuesday commended all troops working to save lives in Yunnan earthquake.
PLA General Staff Headquarters, General Political Department, General Logistics Department and General Armament Department issued a joint statement expressing their "highest respect" to the more than 11,000 soldiers, armed police and militia involved in the rescue.
The earthquake on Aug. 3 killed at least 617 people and rescuers have saved over 460 civilians. One armed policeman was killed on Aug. 4 during a rescue attempt.
"You have regarded the disaster area as a battlefield... and devoted yourselves to relief work, which has been highly praised by the Party and the people," said the statement.
The rescuers have, just as President Xi Jinping ordered, regarded "saving people's lives" as their primary task and risked their own lives in the search for survivors and in aiding the wounded. They have tried their best to reduce the casualties to a minimal degree, the statement said.
The army also helped solve problems such as lack of food and accommodation and brought the relations between the military and the people closer.
Their outstanding performance demonstrated the good image of an army that follow the orders of the Party and can "win battles", it said.
PLA authorities urged their forces to continue their work and accomplish the final victory of the earthquake relief battle.
Beijing policewomen posters become a hit
Armored regiment trains on the sea
Children spend 'Father's Day' with dads at work
'Pan Da' appear in Shanghai World Financial Center
Champions take selfies on podium
National Fitness Day celebrated around China
Traditional culture colors summer vacation
Young athletes fighting for their dreams
68 meters high thermometer in Shanxi, called ‘fighter’ of thermometers
The vanishing folk skills
Intoxicating beauty of Dali, Yunnan province
Memorable moments of Ludian earthquake
Bring world together to help elephant
'Building Dreams'
Labrang MonasteryDay|Week|Month