State CouncilIssuing an announcement announcing that in order to express the deep condolences of the people of all ethnic groups across the country for the compatriots who died in the Wenchuan earthquake in Sichuan, the State Council decided,2008Year5month19日To21Today is the National Day of Mourning. The full text of the announcement is as follows:

State Council Announcement

In order to express the deep condolences of the people of all ethnic groups across the country for the compatriots who died in the Wenchuan earthquake in Sichuan, the State Council decided,2008Year5month19日To21Day is a national day of mourning. During this period, flags were flown at half-mast across the country and at various overseas institutions, public entertainment activities were stopped, and books of condolence were set up by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Chinese embassies and consulates abroad.5month19日14hour28Starting from 11266_11270, people across the country observe silence3minutes, cars, trains, and ships will sound their sirens and air defense sirens will sound.