Shops to open in resettlement zones

People in the earthquake-hit areas are expected to get a better supply of goods and financial services as governments and businesses strive to resume operations.

The Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said yesterday it will suggest the Ministry of Finance help subsidize some affected retailers and logistic businesses to get back on their feet.

MOFCOM said more than 70,000 retail outlets had been affected by the earthquake, suffering a total loss of 32.4 billion yuan ($4.69 billion). More than 21,000 shops were destroyed.