Premier Li in Tianjin to coordinate rescue work, post-blast resettlement

“When people’s lives are at risk, you go to the rescue without fear or hesitation and make sacrifices,” Li said. “The Party and the government thank you.”

He asked them to ensure their own safety in rescue work.
Li also led officials to stand in silent tribute to all the dead in the disaster before a meeting of the rescue headquarters.
The Premier arrived in Tianjin on the afternoon of Aug 16.
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