Casualties and Damages

China's first casualty in Japan quake

(chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2011-03-17 11:16

A diplomat has confirmed that a Chinese national has been found dead following the earthquake and ensuing tsunami in Japan, Chinanews.com reported today.

The Chinese Embassy in Tokyo confirmed the victim surnamed Zhong was discovered in Miyagi prefecture. No further details were released.