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China allocates typhoon, drought relief funds
2006-08-16 05:35:02 Xinhua English

BEIJING, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese government on Wednesday allocated 120 million yuan (15 million U.S. dollars) to help provinces rebuild after recent natural disasters.

Zhejiang and Fujian provinces were hit by Typhoon Saomai and Hubei, Chongqing, Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu have suffered severe droughts.

The funds are being allocated by the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Ministry of Finance. Enditem

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