Since the earthquake struck Wenchuan, Sichuan Province, China on 12 May, the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Ireland has received many phone calls from both the Chinese communities in Ireland and Irish friends expressing their deep condolences to the victims as well as their sympathy with and support to the people in the quake hit region. For those who are not able to come to the Embassy to sign the book of condolences, the Embassy has established a special email address: quakecondolence512@gmail.com for receiving their condolences and sympathy.