China Earthquake Aid Pledges

China has finally opened its door to accept foreign aids - the first coming from Japan. Chinese authorities have rebuffed or delayed entry for foreign experts, mainly because of language barrier in terms of logistic coordination, rather than nationalism.

In addition, China has accepted donations from other countries. Even some major corporate and organisations have pledged aids for victims in China.

(find out how much was contributed to China's earthquake in Sichuan, China...)

Estimated Aid Pledges

China, ROC, Macau and HK
Taiwan	Government pledged NT$2 billion, while the public has collected NT$2.2 billion.
Hong Kong	Government pledged HK$300 million, while Hong Kong Jockey Club donated HK$30 million.
Macau	Government pledged 100 million yuan, while Macau Foundation donated 10 million yuan.
Mainland China	Public donated 877 million yuan (as of Wednesday, May 14, 2008), while sportsman Yao Ming donated US$214,000 and 500,000 yuan to the Red Cross Society of China.

Foreign Countries
Britain	£1 million.
Belgium	€650,000.
France	Material worth estimated €250,000.
Germany	€500,000.
Japan	US$4.8 million in cash and goods. Professional rescue team in currently helping out in Sichuan.
Poland	US$100,000.
Russia	4 plane loaded with 130 tonnes of relief material.
Saudi Arabia	US$50 million in cash and US$10 million in relief material.
Singapore	US$200,000.
South Korea	Approximately US$1 million.
Thailand	US$500,000.
United States	US$500,000 as initial contribution.

Corporate
Volkswagen Group	6 million yuan.
Formosa Plastics Group	100 million yuan. Taiwan companies and entrepreneurs have pledged nearly 300 million yuan.
Electronics maker Hon Hai	60 million yuan.