Beijing Hyundai building school in quake-damaged Ludian county

To rebuild quake-stricken areas in Ludian county, Yunnan province, and offer educational aid for local children, Beijing Hyundai Motor Co Ltd has announced plans to build a Project Hope Primary School.

The Beijing Hyundai Project Hope Primary School is due to be completed and put into operation by 2015, providing new school facilities for hundreds of students, according to the automaker.

The company, which is a 50-50 joint venture between South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Co and Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co Ltd, has donated 3 million yuan ($490,100) to facilitate the rebuilding and reconstruction of the quake-stricken areas and to support education in the post-quake period through the China Youth Development Foundation.