Monday, February 4, 2008

China 'Not Ready' For Snow Crisis




Chinese weather experts have admitted that they were not
properly prepared for the snow storms that have left hundreds of thousands
stranded.


Officials have blamed freak conditions, but on Monday the head of the China's meteorological office said "we did not make enough preparation


According to a BBC correspondent in Beijing, Michael Bristow, there are few facilities in the south to deal with icy roads, and power lines are too thin to cope with too much snow and ice.


China's leaders have been working hard to convince people that they are tackling the situation in order to prevent frustration boiling over into unrest.


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This article reveals some harsh truths about China's infrastructure. How can a country who is shut down by a snow storm aspire to becoming a world super power? There isn't alot you can do about the weather, but you owe it too your citizens to be prepared for the worst

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