China has already mobilized 113,080 soldiers and armed policemen for rescue operations in earthquake-hit areas.

The National Defense Ministry spokesman Hu Changming told a press briefing on Sunday.

The armed forces had found 21,566 persons from debris, treated 34,051 injured people and transferred 205,370 people and visitors to safe place, according to Hu.

(Xinhua News Agency May 18, 2008)