One of the most destructive moments in Chinese history is bringing together — at least temporarily — this vast nation of more than a billion people, made up of disparate ethnic groups stretching across five time zones.
When millions of Chinese paused for three minutes of silence Monday, they personified the surge in patriotism and charity that has swept this country since a massive 7.9 magnitude earthquake leveled large sections of Sichuan province in southwestern China.
Moments after the observance ended, chants of “Go, China, Go!” broke out in Tiananmen Square, where a Chinese military crackdown in 1989 left hundreds dead.
The following video clips is from CCTV, via YouTube:
Some blogger’s photos on this occasion are here.
