Chinese media's extensive coverage of the devastating earthquake has helped boost the international community's confidence in the Chinese government. Ambassador of Denmark to China, Jeppe Mikkelsen, made the remarks in an exclusive interview with CRI reporters. Liao Jibo has the details:

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According to Xinhua News Agency, as of 4 p.m. on Sunday, more than 36 thousand survivors had been rescued from the debris in the quake-stricken areas. They include the epicenter of Wenchuan, Dujiangyan, Beichuan and Maoxian in Sichuan Province and Longnan in northwest China's Gansu Province,

Jeppe Mikkelsen, the Danish ambassador to China, says round-the-clock broadcasts have shown the progress made by relief workers.

"I think that it's a very good thing that the media have been able to report so extensively about this event as it has unfolded. I think that in itself raises the confidence also of the outside world in the capability of the Chinese government of being able to handle this disaster."

Chinese media has followed the progress closely and is running live round-the-clock coverage of relief efforts.

The ambassador says he is impressed by the prompt and open coverage of the event. He says the uninterrupted broadcasts of the rescue work have not only informed the world about progress, but also helped the international community understand what a tough challenge the Chinese government is facing.

"We also know that the relief work takes place under very difficult circumstances and therefore it has taken some time to get to the most affected areas but I clearly share the impression that this has been an ever determined and effective effort."

According to the Danish embassy, most of the Danes living or traveling in quake-stricken areas are safe, with one slightly injured and another one missing.

The ambassador says in addition to tents and carpets that the Danish government has provided to China, the Danish Chamber of Commerce has donated 250,000 yuan, or roughly 35,000 US dollars, to the quake victims.

Liao Jibo, CRI News.