Posted on 12/31/2004 1:24:30 AM PST by Pussy_Cat
BEIJING (AFX) - Premier Wen Jiabao increased China's aid to tsunami hit nations around the Indian Ocean by 60.5 mln usd, Xinhua news agency reported. Wen made the announcement when meeting the ambassadors to China from the countries of South and Southeast Asia that were hit by sunday's devastating tidal wave that has so far killed nearly 125,000 people. China on tuesday announced a 2.6 mln usd aid package, but said it would reconsider the funding when the full extent of the disaster became known.
A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.An excellent opportunity for China to increase its influence in the region.
Prov 18:16 (NAS)
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