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[edit] Aid
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Hong Kong: The government has pledged to give HK$300 million ($38 million). The Hong Kong Jockey Club has offered 30 million yuan ($4.29 million).[1]
Japan: $4.8 million in cash and goods to be disbursed through the Chinese government and international organizations. Tokyo says it is ready to offer further assistance if required.[2]
Macau: 100 million yuan ($14.3 million) from the government and 10 million yuan from the Macau Foundation.[3]
Russia: A transport plane carrying 30 tonnes of relief material arrived in Sichuan's provincial capital Chengdu on Wednesday, becoming the first batch of international aid to reach China.[5]
South Korea: Roughly $1 million in aid to China. Seoul also plans to send rescue workers.[7]
Taiwan: President-elect Ma Ying-jeou of the self-ruled island Beijing claims as its own has donated T$200,000. The government also wants to send a 58-person search and rescue team. Taiwan companies and entrepreneurs have pledged nearly 300 million yuan. Formosa Plastics Group alone has offered 100 million yuan, while top electronics maker Hon Hai (Foxconn Technology Group) plans to give 60 million yuan. From Thursday, Taiwan will also fly chartered aircraft to Sichuan to ship material provided by charity groups.[8]
United States: $500,000 as an "initial contribution" in response to an appeal for aid by the International Red Cross. Additional funding will be considered.[10]
[edit] International organizations
- The International Olympic Committee: $1 million.
- Oxfam: $1.55 million for emergency relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction.
[edit] Companies
- Multinational firms in China have also announced large amounts of donations.[11]
