The Chinese Embassy Donates USD10,000 for

Immediate Disaster Relief to the Philippine National Red Cross  

On 27 September 2009, the Chinese Ambassador Liu Jianchao to the Philippines called Senator Richard Gordon, Chairman of the Philippine National Red Cross, to offer USD10,000 as immediate disaster relief to the Philippines. The check will be immediately delivered to the PNRC.

Ambassador Liu said that the damages caused by incessant rains and unexpected floods were heartbreaking. The Chinese Government and people were saddened by loss of lives and have deep sympathy with the Philippine Government and people. The Chinese side is convinced that, under the strong leadership of the Philippine Government, the natural disaster would be overcome and the social life would be back to normal very soon. Senator Gordon expressed appreciation to the needy held from the Chinese Embassy and said that the emergency assistance embodies friendship and sincerity from the Chinese people to the Philippine people.