World sends disaster relief teams to Japan

A Swiss rescue worker with her dog Betsy waits to depart for Japan, at the Swiss Air Rescue base in Kloten March 12, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]

A Swiss rescue worker with her dog Toni prepares to depart for Japan, at the Swiss Air Rescue base in Kloten March 12, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]

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Despite auto manufacturing bubble scare, car giants gear up expansion of factories.

A massive 8.8 magnitude quake hit the northeast coast of Japan on March 11,2011.

Lawmakers and political advisers gather in Beijing to discuss major issues.

Black-and-white bear helps Chengdu in marketing campaign after quake.