May the 12th, marks the two-year anniversary of the deadly Wenchuan Earthquake that rocked southwestern China's Sichuan Province.

2nd anniversary for Wenchuan quake	Twins bring hope to quake-hit family	Aerial view of Sichuan 2 years on

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The quake claimed nearly 70,000 lives and caused widespread damage. Direct economic losses exceeded 845 billion yuan. Relief and rescue operations were carried out immediately.

Two years on, resources from around the country continue to pour in to facilitate the local governments' efforts in rebuilding homes for survivors.