People all over the world have been saddened by the Wenchuan earthquake. And many overseas Chinese are doing their bit to help compatriots in the quake-hit areas.
More donations from Australia
In Sydney's China Town, the Australian Red Cross and some local Chinese are raising money for the quake-hit areas in China.
In Sydney's China Town, the Australian Red Cross and some local Chinese are raising money for the quake-hit areas in China. So far, overseas Chinese in Australia have donated 2,000 tents to the quake-stricken areas. And local charities are also planning to buy more tents.
Lewis Kaplan, Executive Director of Australian Red Cross said "Thank you so much for attending this fund-rising activity today, to show our support to the people affected in Sichuan's earthquake."
Not only Chinese, but many Australians are contributing to the relief effort in Sichuan. Together, they've raised almost a quarter million Australian dollars.
Overseas Chinese in Japan raise funds
Meanwhile, in Tokyo, a charity auction of paintings and calligraphy is underway. Over fifty artists donated about a hundred artworks for the event, which will run until the end of June. It's expected to raise about 10 million yen.
China's Ambassador to Japan attended the opening ceremony. He said the Chinese community in Japan is undertaking a number of activities to assist the quake survivors.
So far, overseas Chinese in Japan have raised 560 million yen in cash, as well as relief supplies worth 52 million yen.