Storm-hit China calls for 'faith'
"Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao has urged people to "have faith" that some of the worst snow storms in 50 years can be overcome, state media says.
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The extreme weather, now in its fourth week, has affected an estimated 100m people, and caused 54bn yuan (£3.8bn) of damage.
Officials say emergency medical teams have treated over 200,000 sick and injured people, and that 60 people have died.
Officials have warned of future food shortages because of damaged winter crops. "
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