HK, Macao donate for quake-hit areas

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Source: CCTV.com | 05-15-2008 09:32

The Hong Kong government has donated 300 million Hong Kong dollars to the Quake-Relief Center. It's also donated another 50 million to Hong Kong humanitarian activities for rescue efforts in Sichuan.

Fund-raising centers have been set up on Hong Kong streets.

Fund-raising centers have been set up on Hong Kong streets. Many people are donating money for Sichuan quake victims. Business and religious communities in Hong Kong are also active in donating money.

Kungfu star Jackie Chan (L) and Yang Shoucheng (C), president of the Hong Kong Emperor Group, holds a certificate marking their donation of 10 million yuan to the quake-stricken Sichuan province

Many indicate a willingness to go to Sichuan to assist, once the emergency stage of the disaster has passed. Donated funds have been sent to the Hong Kong Red Cross and five International Relief organizations.