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Source: CCTV.com | 05-05-2009 13:50

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The rebuilding is proceeding quickly as the one year anniversary of the massive earthquake approaches. Many farmers have moved into brand new apartments, or even villas, without spending a penny. Their incomes are also expected to improve.

Huang Gang said, "This place is much better than my old house. The electricity and gas are all working well. I even have running water. In my old home, I had to pump water from a well."
Huang Gang said, "This place is much better than my old 
house. The electricity and gas are all working well. I 
even have running water. In my old home, I had to pump 
water from a well."

One year later, we met Huang Gang again. The disabled farmer just got back from his transportation business.

It's hard to believe that he now lives in this nice apartment. One year ago, he lived in a tent with his wife, while suffering from the loss of his 16-year-old son and the collapse of his house, which cost nearly all his savings.

Now, the couple has settled down to a new life. The two-storey apartment has two bedrooms and two toilets. They even bought some new furniture for their 100-square meter home.