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China earthquake: More than 100 dead in Gansu and Qinghai | BBC News


At least 118 people have been killed and another 266 injured following an earthquake on Monday night in north-west China, state media report.

Chinese authorities said the 6.2 magnitude quake struck Gansu province around midnight (16:00 GMT) and also affected neighbouring Qinghai.

Thousands of rescuers are braving freezing conditions to try and help people in the high-altitude area.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered full rescue efforts to Gansu, one of China’s poorest regions.

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