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Three years after a devastating earthquake, the worst-hit areas in Sichuan and neighboring provinces, phoenix-like, have risen from the rubble.?Where are the heroes from the quake now?
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Strong women in post-quake Sichuan
Full coverage:? Sichuan Earthquake Reconstruction 2008-2011
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?"Little?hero" Lin Hao, helped rescue two classmates in the May 12 Sichuan earthquake. The child's bravery had captivated the nation.
? In the past 3 years: ? China's youngest quake hero
? Now: He attended Yandaojie Primary School in Chengdu and participated in many social activities. "I will try my best to help more people and serve society,"he said. |
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"Most beautiful policewoman"?Jiang Min, lost ten family members, including her mother and her two-year-old daughter. However, in spite of her grief she remained on duty, although she fainted at rescue sites several times. [Profile]
? In the past 3 years: ? China's quake heroines struggling with psychological stress
? Olympic flame brings hopes to quake-battered Sichuan
? Now: She now works in a new position at the Chengdu Public Security Bureau. "I have already walked out of sorrow, and I am ready to be a mother again," she said.? |
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"Cola Boy"?Xue Xiao, a quake survivor, cried out to his two rescuers: "Uncle, I want to have cola, I want an iced one." when he was rescued. [Profile]
? In the past 3 years: He used to using his left hand to do everything. The only difference from other teenagers?is that he has?received thousands of interviews.
? Now: He is an ordinary college student in Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. He said, "I wants to be an entrepreneur, like Richard Lee."
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?"Saluting Boy" Lang Zheng's behavior, saluting to soldiers when he was rescued after the earthquake, moves the whole nation. [Profile]
? In the past 3 years: ? Premier Wen visits Mianyang, Deyang
? Torchbearer visits little quake-survivor
? Now: Lang Zheng is now?6 years old and and goes to primary school in Mianyang. He hopes that he will become a policeman or a soldier to help others.
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?Zhang Shuai, 13-year old, helped to save three classmates and a teacher, lost part of his pinky finger during the quake.?
In the past 3 years:?A local company offered to pay for his tuition and offered his parents job when it learned of his heroic deeds during the quake.
Now: Shuai received high scores on the middle school entrance exams and now plays for his class's basketball team.
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