Relief materials

About 41,540 tents have been prepared for the quake zone, said a report from the disaster relief bureau under the Ministry of Civil Affairs Friday.

In addition, 159,240 cotton coats, 188,210 quilts and 100,000 portions of field food, 185 tonnes of food, 400 mobile houses, 20,000 camp beds, and 500 mobile toilets have been collected and were on the way to the region.

As of 6:00 PM Friday, 9,281 tents, 16,000 cotton coats, 12,300 quilts, and 100,000 portions of field food have arrived in Yushu, according to the rescue headquarters in Qinghai.

The local governments in China had donated 169.5 million yuan (US$24.8 million) to the quake-hit region, according to the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao Friday told quake-affected people in Yushu to "help and care for each other, fight shoulder to shoulder and unite as one to overcome difficulties."

Wen, who concluded a two-day visit to Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Qinghai Friday, said: "We can overcome the disaster and improve national unity in fighting the calamity."

In his visit to Yushu, Wen visited quake-devastated schools, orphanages, monasteries and camps for quake-displaced people, conveying his utmost sympathy and concern to the quake victims.