China to offer more aid to Pakistan

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Foreign and Military Affairs
China to offer more aid to Pakistan
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-09-09 19:16

THATTA, Pakistan -- Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Liu Jian said Thursday that China would offer more assistance to flood-hit Pakistan as the country are still facing difficulties.

China on Monday announced another 200 million yuan (29.4 million U.S. dollars) of humanitarian aid to flood-hit Pakistan, which has suffered a worst-ever monsoon flooding since late July, killing 1,754 people and left millions homeless. China had previously given 120 million yuan (17.6 million U.S. dollars) in aid to the neighboring Pakistan.

Liu was visiting a mobile hospital set up by a Chinese search and rescue team in south Pakistan's Thatta, one of the worst-hit region in the south Asian country.

"More assistance will be announced," said Liu.

The diplomat said a Chinese medical team would "soon arrive in Pakistan" and Chinese helicopters would also take part in Pakistan's relief operations.

The 55-member Chinese search and rescue team has been working for two weeks in Thatta to provide medical services to the flood victims, and has so far treated more than 8,000 patients.

China to offer more aid to Pakistan

 

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Chinese people donate generously for flood victims

ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP): People from various circles in China have donated to Pakistan to support its rescue and relief efforts in the aftermath of the unprecedented floods. The Chinese Government and people from all walks of life are extending helping hands to the best of their capability. Apart from the RMB 330 million (approximately $ 50 million) humanitarian assistance the Chinese Government has offered, the Chinese people from various circles are also voluntarily donating to Pakistan, a news statement issued by the Chinese Embassy here on Wednesday said.

According to the statement, local governments, non-governmental organizations, enterprises and philanthropists across China have actively offered donations in various ways.

Northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region and Southwest China’s Sichuan Province donated RMB 500,000 and RMB 100,000 in cash to Punjab province respectively.

Guo Jinlong, mayor of Beijing, wrote to CDA chairman expressing his sorrow over the flood damage and solidarity with the affected people and provided $50,000 donation in cash to the capital authority, becoming Islamabad’s first foreign sister city to offer a helping hand.

China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region donated 9.95 million HK dollars to Pakistan.

Non-governmental organizations such as the Red Cross Society of China and All-China Women’s Federation have timely extended assistance to the Pakistani people. On August 5, China’s Red Cross Society donated $ 50,000 in cash to NDMA.

On September 7, All-China Women’s Federation donated RMB 500,000 humanitarian aid to Pakistan’s Benazir Income Support Programme to express love and care for the flood-ravaged women and children.

Chinese entrepreneurs and philanthropists are eager to help their Pakistani brothers and sisters. Chen Guangbiao, Chairman of Jiangsu Huangpu Renewable Resources Utilization Ltd donated RMB 1 million to Pakistan on August 31.

He said China and Pakistan enjoy a special relationship and he feels the same as Pakistani brothers are feeling at this moment of grief.

Madam Ding Shumiao, Chairperson of Broad Union Investment Management Group Co. Ltd, donated RMB 1.3 million for the people in Pakistan on September 6. Madam Ding who started her life by selling eggs and later through hard work rose to one of the leading entrepreneurs in China, has always stood out with charity work.
Chen, Madam Ding as well as other philanthropists’ donations were deposited into Pakistan Prime Minister’s Relief Fund Account. Metallurgical Corporation of China Ltd. donated RMB 800,000 last month.

It’s also worth mentioning that Mr. Li Xiguang, a Tsinghua University professor in China, donated his one month salary.

Chinese companies and individuals in Pakistan as well as Chinese diplomats in Islamabad have made voluntary donation worth millions of rupees soon after the floods, and more donations are being collected.

Associated Press Of Pakistan ( Pakistan's Premier NEWS Agency ) - Chinese people donate generously for flood victims

 

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Chinese Ambassador calls on CM Sindh

aBy Staff Reporter

KARACHI: The Ambassador of China to Pakistan, Liu Jian, called on Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Qaim Ali Shah, at the CM House here on Wednesday.

He spoke of the deep friendly ties between China and Pakistan which are further strengthening with the passage of time.

The Envoy said that the recent floods have caused a large scale devastation in Pakistan especially in the province of Sindh . He assured that China and its people are with Pakistan and its people in this hour of need.

The Chinese Ambassador also said that the Government of the Peoples Republic of China sent 65 rescue and relief workers to Thatta where a field hospital was also established by China . So far, 6,000 patients have been treated at this hospital.

He said that China also sent a plane load of relief items for the flood affectees of Thatta.

The Envoy assured that china would continue to extend all possible assistance to the flood affectees.

The Chief Minister thanked the Chinese Government and its peoples for the help that has been extended.

He pointed out that owing to the floods the economy of the province has been badly affected. Mr. Shah also informed that 70 percent of the province’s economy depended on agriculture. He said that China should extend assistance towards the development process as well as for the rehabilitation of agriculture sector. The Chief Minister said that collaboration should also be extended towards the construction of low cost houses.

He also presented traditional gifts of Sindhi cap and Ajrak to the Ambassador and the four-member delegation accompanying him.

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