From the chinese press

Science in need

To make people believe that 2012 is just a science fiction movie and prevent them from panicking, the authorities should release information timely and popularize science, says an article in Hua Shang. Excerpts:

One of the most powerful earthquakes hit Chile less than two months after the Haiti quake, spreading widespread public concern. Experts believe the level of recent seismic activities is similar to that in the first half of the 20th century.