It is a mistake to not accept help, even if it proves not to be all that helpful in the long run. To not do all one can do will lead to great anger from those who desperately need help now. Later is too late.
In addition “mobilizing 100,000 troops” doesn’t seem that large for a country the size of China. That’s only 1 out of 10,000 of the population. It isn’t enough.
There is no sign that China government would refuse the help from other country.
In addition “mobilizing 100,000 troops” doesn’t seem that large for a country the size of China. That’s only 1 out of 10,000 of the population. It isn’t enough.
I didn’t know how that “1 out of 10, 000” come out.
First, we could put millions people there for rescue. Something simple like those people who go for rescue also needs food, but food is the most important resource in disaster area.
Second, under the limited transportation ability due to road or weather condition, it’s seems more efficiency that we sent water, food and medical equipment there for those survivors.
It is hard to mobilize help in heavy rain, and with mountain roads blocked by landslides. There have been criticisms about slowness of Chinese Gov to accept outside offers of help. I recall when we had our Katrina disaster, several European countries offered help, and we were very inefficient about accepting it. Of course, our whole response to Katrina was pretty inefficient, never mind utilizing outside aid.