The People’s Daily Online reports that China is attempting to establish a national mountaineering rescue system.
Li Zhixin, director of the National Mountaineering Administration Center, said, “At present, China boasts more than 300 outdoor sports clubs. Along with blooming outdoor activities, a frequent accident occurrence period will come. Statistics show that from 2000 to 2004, a total of 43 people died in mountaineering and outdoor sports activities, such incidents are, in most cases, directly related to the fact that organization, technology, stamina and experience are inconformity with the requirements.