China unveils reconstruction plan for SW China quake zone

China on Sunday unveiled a three-year reconstruction plan for a quake zone in southwest Yunnan, promising to lift living conditions and economic development to the levels higher than those before the quake.

The reconstruction projects aim to lay a solid foundation for building a moderately prosperous society in the quake zone with Ludian of Yunnan Province as its center, according to the plan.

A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck Ludian County on Aug 3, killing more than 600 people and destroying about 80,000 homes.