Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Xinhua - English-Fostering a charity culture

Xinhua - English: "BEIJING, May 24 -- Increased public awareness of the role played by charity is vital in the development of philanthropic undertakings in China, says a signed article in People's Daily. An excerpt follows:

More than 3,000 foreigners who benefited from Chinese financial aid attended a charity function in Tianjin last Thursday.

Jointly sponsored by organizations including the China Charity Federation, the Red Cross Society of China, China Disabled Persons' Federation, the Ministry of Education, the State Administration of Sport and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, the event attracted much public attention as one of China's largest charity activities aimed at offering help overseas."

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