School near epicenter of Gansu quake reopens

Life is gradually returning to normal for students at Yangshan Hope Primary School following the devastating 6.2-magnitude earthquake that shook Gansu Province on December 18. Located near the quake's epicenter, the school welcomed students back as classes resumed on Monday. Before reopening, experts deemed the school’s buildings safe and heating and lighting were newly installed. A People's Daily reporter spoke with Hu Wanhui, the school's principal, to learn more about the students' well-being.

(Produced by Wang Jintao, Chen Bin, Yang Qiaochu, Di Jingyuan and Zhang Sheng; Text compiled by He Jieqiong, Liang Xiaojian and Lv Murong)