China mum on nuke safety in quake-hit province

China on Thursday declined to comment on the safety of nuclear facilities located in the quake-hit south-west Sichuan province.

“I am not aware of that. Please refer your question to competent authorities,” foreign ministry spokesman Qin Gang said dodging reporters’ questions on the safety of nuclear facilities in Sichuan province.

The earthquake, which struck on Monday was the worst natural disaster to hit the country in three decades and claimed nearly 20,000 lives besides rendering thousands homeless.