2013 in review: China's top stories

The 7.0-magnitude Ya'an earthquake (Lushan earthquake) jolted Ya'an City in southwest China's Sichuan Province on April 20, 2013. The quake has resulted in serious casualties and economic losses. On April 25, the provincial government of Sichuan announced that April 27 (seven days after the occurrence of the earthquake) would be the day of mourning for those lost lives. Public entertainment was forbidden, and the sound of siren wailed for 3 minutes to mourn the loss of earthquake. The media across the country also mourned the passed in different ways. [photo / Xinhua]