Reconstruction work began Tuesday in Yushu county in northwestern China's Qinghai Province, which was jolted by a 7.1-magnitude earthquake on April 14. China raises $637 million for Yushu
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has called for scientific and organized efforts in the reconstruction of northwest China's quake zone.
The Ministry of Civil Affairs has authorized 15 organizations to receive donations for quake-hit areas.