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Since the earthquake hit Sichuan Province and many other areas, rescue work has been going non-stop. Meanwhile, quake-hit areas need huge amounts of relief materials. 60 thousand tents are required in Mianyang city alone. There is a slogan spreading online: How much you have, how much you give! In today's Media Spin, we look into the rescue work and relief material donations.
A report on Eastday.com quotes a blood donor saying that he is unemployed and has no money now, so he gave his blood to help. In Chengdu, a nurse in quake-hit area nodded her head when being asked if she has a child. She has no idea where her child is at the moment as she is taking care of other survivors. Just as these invisible guardians, the writer urges everyone not to hesitate to help the relief work in their own way.
A writer with the Chinese Business View described his experience in donating cash. An old man in wheelchair said to him that he survived in the Tangshan earthquake, and now he thinks he lived to help others. The old man said, no one is exempt from natural disaster. Now the earthquake hit Wenchuan, and it is his turn to help the others.
On Red Net, an online user claims that he has received text messages that ask for a donation with an account number stated. The senders describe themselves as the injured or rescuers. The writer believes they are groups of con men trying to deceive people to get money. The writer condemns their inhumanity and stresses that legal action has to be taken.
Another opinion in Dazhong Daily suggests local banks exempt administration charges for any donation made to the Red Cross Society. It is expected that millions of donation will need to be made through local banks. If the 4.5 Yuan charges can be used for relief materials instead, it would be much more meaningful. The writer says this is the time when the banks should carry out their social responsibility.
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