Know Your Disaster With Miss Alex

In 1976, as China mourned the loss of two of its most famous political leaders, it faced an ever greater loss in the mining city of Tangshan. On July 27, 1976, an approximately 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit the city of more than 1.6 million, all but leveling it entirely. As offers of aid came in from across the globe, the country refused and chose instead to lead the rescue and rebuilding efforts on their own. Today, Miss Alex talks about this event and restrains herself from going on about late Maoist China. Enjoy!