This article talks about how China is beginning to look towards Japan for help and seeks relief operations after the deadly earthquake that destroyed the southwestern Sichuan province. Because of the magnitude of the quake, China is welcoming countries or militaries that are ready to provide them with different materials. Japan plans to dispatch Self-Defense Forces aircraft to transport tents and other relief supplies to the main airports but the troops can't enter and see the disaster in the affected areas. The official death toll increased to 68,516 and another 365,399 were injures while there were almost 20,000 people still missing. In addition about 5 million people are left to be homeless.
I never thought that China would ever look to Japan for help and welcome their support because I knew that China and Japan were enemies since the Japanese took over China. However this shows how one tragic event brings two different countries together and welcome each other's help. I think it's fair that Japan can't enter the affected areas but it's still a good idea to let their troops get a glimpse of the tragedy that occured.
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