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China Train Wreck Raises Questions (Updated)

The death toll of the high-speed train crash in Wenzhou now stands at 35 with more than 200 people injured. As more information about the circumstances come to light, netizens and others in China are asking questions about the government’s response and culpability. From the New York Times:Government officials responded switftly, with President Hu Jintao calling the rescue work a national priority.