To express Chinese people of all ethnic groups’ heartfelt condolences to the victims of a massive mudslide in Zhouqu County of Gansu Province, the State Council hereby announces that a nationwide mourning event will take place on August 15, 2010, during which the Chinese flag will be lowered to half-mast around the country and at embassies and consulates abroad, and also public entertainment will be suspended.

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August 13, 2010