Day of mourning for quake victims
A week has passed since the magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Yushu County, in northwest China's Qinghai Province. In the past week, people across China have been showing their support and sympathy for the victims of the disaster. On Wednesday, China will hold nationwide activities to mourn those who were killed in the strong earthquake.
Half past 5 Beijing time, Guards of honor marched to Beijing's Tian-anmen square.
The country's flag is flying at half mast, in memory of the thousands of people who perished in the deadly earthquake.
People arrived before dawn, gathering around the square to witness the moment of the flag-raising ceremony.
Public entertainment would also be suspended Wednesday, the State Council, China's cabinet, said in an announcement.
Following the announcement, the Ministry of Culture issued an urgent circular, ordering administrative departments to strengthen supervision of entertainment venues and to punish those violating the rule.
Besides entertainment venues such as cinemas, theaters, karaoke bars, dance clubs and Internet cafes, website groups should also suspend all online services of music, games, comics, films and TV shows.
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