Hon. Alice Wong, P.C.

On April 21, 2010, Alice Wong made a statement in the House of Commons regarding the April 14 earthquake in Yushu, China. You can read more about the earthquake here.

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The following is a transcript:

Mrs. Alice Wong (Richmond, CPC): Mr. Speaker, on April 14, an earthquake of 7.1 magnitude struck Yushu, a town in the Qinghai province of China. As of today, the death toll has climbed to 2,183 and 84 people are still missing. A week after the devastating quake, the Chinese government has designated today a national day of mourning for earthquake victims.

On behalf of Richmond, I express my deepest condolences to the victims and their families during this difficult time. China is a strong nation and has responded to this disaster quickly and effectively. The country’s relief efforts have demonstrated its fine tradition of offering help to those in need.

We sincerely hope that those affected by the earthquake can overcome the tragedy quickly and rebuild their hometowns. Our officials in Beijing continue to contact appropriate Chinese authorities to access the assistance that is required.

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