Official China death toll passes 34,000

The Chinese government has said the confirmed death toll from the earthquake has risen to 34,073.

Official China death toll passes 34,000
Mon, 19 May, 2008 - 10:26

The Chinese government has said the confirmed death toll from the earthquake has risen to 34,073.

The State Council, or Cabinet, released the figure at the start of a news conference today.

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