PR Newswire has created a special section for news related to the severe earthquake that struck Sichuan province Monday. To access news and information from organizations responding to the situation, please go to www.prnewswire.com/media. Registration is free for journalists.

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The public may view news releases issued by PR Newswire members at www.prnewswire.com/news, under Earthquake in China.

PR Newswire, and Beijing-based Xinhua PR Newswire, will be waiving fees associated with distributing news releases that concern aid to the victims of the earthquake in China. Fees will be waived for organizations that wish to communicate their efforts of assistance to audiences in the U.S. and Asia.

ProfNet has collected a round-up of experts who can discuss all aspects of the China earthquake crisis which is currently available on PR Newswire for Journalists and will be updated throughout the coming days.

   Contact:  Rachel Meranus at +1.201.360.6776 or 646.295.5401 or
             rachel.meranus@prnewswire.com and Robert Zhao,
             Xinhua PR Newswire at +86-10-5864-5306 or Robert.zhao@xprn.com

PRNewswire -- May 13

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