China earthquake: More than 100 dead in Gansu and Qinghai | BBC News

At least 118 people have been killed and another 266 injured following an earthquake on Monday night in north-west China, state media report. Chinese authorities said the 6.2 magnitude quake struck Gansu province around midnight (16:00 GMT) and also affected neighbouring Qinghai. Thousands of rescuers are braving freezing conditions to try and help people in the high-altitude area. Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered full rescue efforts to Gansu, one of China's poorest regions. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #China #Earthquake #BBCNews