It’s always tough to write about a tragedy, especially when one has personal ties to the event, but I feel compelled to say something, so…

I’m a strong believer in Chengdu’s role in China’s outsourcing and technology industries.  It’s my favorite city in China, and an area where I have a number of colleagues.  Due to my ties to the area, I was concerned well beyond general compassion for human suffering when I heard about the earthquake in Sichuan province.

While I was trying to find out how my former coworkers were doing, I came across a first-hand report from Gunar Kasimir.  Gunar describes his experience and also gives an account of the days immediately after the event.  It’s well worth a read for anyone trying to get beyond the traditional media coverage.

I’m relieved to see that the P.R.C. government, and the world, are responding quickly to help the survivors.  I trust that rebuilding will proceed quickly and that the area will continue to play a key role in global technology strategies.

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