AP - A strong aftershock sparked landslides near the epicenter of this week's powerful earthquake Friday, burying vehicles and again cutting off ravaged areas of central China.
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China sought experts and equipment from Japan and Taiwan as President Hu Jintao visited the area affected by the earthquake.
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Aftershock triggers landslides in quake zone
A strong aftershock hit already devastated southwestern China today, triggering landslides, blocking roads, knocking out phone lines and burying vehicles, state-run media reported. The 5.5-magnitude quake rattled eastern Sichuan province shortly after President Hu Jintao arrived in the quake zone.
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