China To Mark One Year Anniversary Of Sichuan Earthquake

WENCHUAN COUNTY, CHINA - MAY 11: (CHINA OUT) A monument built to mark the Sichuan earthquake on May 12, 2008 is seen near the epicenter at the Yingxiu Township on May 11, 2009 in Wenchuan County of Sichuan Province, China. Reconstruction work has been accelerated nearly one year after the Sichuan earthquake. Many commemoration activities are being held to mark the first anniversary of the devastating earthquake which struck Sichuan Province on May 12, 2008 and claimed nearly 90,000 lives. Over 680 reconstruction projects, ranging from infrastructure to cultural and tourism sectors, are underway to rebuild the quake-stricken areas, requiring a total investment of around 248 billion U.S. dollars. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)