18 million Americans Yao initiatives effectively dead silence for the earthquake.

25, coincides with the U.S. Memorial Day long weekend, Yao Ming proposal, 18 million NASCAR racing audience as "5.12" earthquake in Sichuan compatriots were the victims of a collective 20 seconds of silence. .<P> Integrated media, which is similar to the Chinese Ching Ming Festival Day is to commemorate the dead relatives of the day. .According to the U.S. tradition, NASCAR race is one of the main activities of this anniversary. .</ P> <P> day, he was invited to attend the event, organizers like introduction before Yao: "Yao Ming, and we are delighted today to watch the game, but this time he has been concerned about his country Sichuan .compatriots, the people there suffered a serious earthquake, caused significant casualties and property losses, he hopes the audience to join him for the Sichuan earthquake in China lost their lives in silence, mourning. "Subsequently, on-site .180,000 spectators stood up for Sichuan earthquake victims in silence. .</ P> <P> the silence of the American media gave a high evaluation of actions, saying it is a rare in U.S. history, international mourning. .</ P> <P> Yao Ming in the racing activities at the same time also revealed that he had to run out last week. .However, although has been able to run, and the foot has no pain, but Yao said: "I do not want to rush a return to normal training, I want to act in a safe manner, the Olympic Games only 70 days is coming." < ./ P> <P> He said he was hoping to play in the coming weeks a number of minor physical contact with the match, but also hoping to schedule in the August 10 opening of the U.S. Olympic team and national team before the war .participated in several warm-up match. .</ P> <P> present, since Yao Ming has surgery for recovery of the main training in Houston, during which he was returned to China for TCM. .Once he thought he could train together with the Chinese team, he will return to China, and Chinese men's basketball meet. .</ P> <P> February 26 this year, Yao Ming stress fracture in his left ankle and said goodbye to all the remaining games of the season. .3 March he underwent surgery, the doctor when his surgeon, said Yao's rehabilitation of at least four months. .</ P>.