BEIJING, May 11, 2009 -- The Information Office of the State Council, or China's cabinet, published a white paper titled "China's Actions for Disaster Prevention and Reduction" Monday. Following is the full text:

China's Actions for Disaster Prevention and Reduction

Information Office of the State Council of the People's Republic of China

Contents

Foreword

I. Natural Disasters in China

II. Strategic Goals and Tasks for Disaster Reduction

III. Construction of a Legal Framework, Institutional Setup and Working Mechanism Related to Disaster Reduction

IV. Enhancement of Disaster-reduction Capability

V. Public Participation in Disaster Reduction

VI. International Cooperation in Disaster Prevention and Reduction

Concluding Remarks