China on Emergency Alert for Tornadoes and Heavy Rains... Xiaomi, Alibaba, JD.com Lead Relief Efforts

Alibaba Donates 10,000 Units of Lighting Equipment
Meituan Provides 10,000 Emergency Meals

Amid continuous reports of damage caused by heavy rains and strong winds leading to dam collapses and landslides across various parts of China, local companies such as Xiaomi, Alibaba, Tencent, JD.com, and Pinduoduo have stepped up to support flood recovery efforts by donating large amounts of relief funds.

On July 7, Chinese IT media IT Zhizha reported that Lei Jun, founder and chairman of Xiaomi, donated 10 million yuan (approximately 2.23 billion won) in emergency relief funds to disaster-affected areas.

Recently, heavy rain and strong winds have poured down across China, causing dam collapses and landslides, resulting in continuous damage. According to Baidu.

Relief Material Support and Donations from Xiaomi, Pinduoduo, Tencent, and Others

Chinese electronics company Xiaomi stated that it will continue to monitor the disaster situation and launch the "Building Safe Homes with Love Project." The company expressed gratitude for the cooperation and guidance of relevant authorities and charitable organizations, adding, "We will join hands to overcome these difficult times together."

On the same day, Xinhua News Agency reported that Chinese e-commerce company Pinduoduo donated 10 million yuan to support disaster relief activities in affected areas. The funds will be used for the purchase of goods and relief equipment, as well as for post-disaster recovery efforts.

Other local companies are also joining the efforts. IT company Alibaba provided 10,000 units of rechargeable flashlights and other emergency lighting equipment to meet the need for nighttime lighting and support the evacuation of affected residents. On July 6, the Tencent Charity Foundation immediately supplied emergency relief materials to flood-stricken areas in Guangxi Province, and on July 7, it provided additional supplies worth 1.2 million yuan through the Red Cross Society of China, including 1,000 blankets, 50 tents, 1,000 windproof jackets, 1,000 boxes of instant noodles, 1,000 bottles of cooking oil, 1,000 sacks of rice, and five rubber boats. Sports brand Li-Ning Group, in collaboration with the China Women's Development Foundation, donated disaster relief supplies worth 20 million yuan. Nongfu Spring supplied emergency drinking water and other materials, and donated 10 million yuan for housing reconstruction and agricultural production recovery in disaster-affected areas. JD.com delivered approximately 20,000 sets of emergency relief materials, including ready-to-eat food, bottled water, raincoats, and umbrellas, to disaster-stricken regions. Leading Chinese delivery company Meituan provided disaster relief funds and supplied 10,000 emergency meals to areas impacted by the disaster.

Heavy rain and strong winds recently swept across many parts of China, causing dam collapses and landslides, resulting in continuous damage. Jingdong, China.

Casualties Reported Across China Due to Various Disasters

Recently, various disasters, including heavy rain, strong winds, and landslides, have resulted in a series of casualties across China. In some regions, tornadoes occurred amid torrential downpours, causing river levels to rise rapidly. In central and northwestern China, a combination of heavy rain, strong winds, and landslides has left at least 20 people dead.

A reservoir in Hangzhou City overflowed, resulting in the collapse of a dam. In eastern Hubei province, as of the morning of July 7, 11 people had died, one was missing, and 331 were injured. The number of affected people was tallied at 14,600, with 22 buildings collapsed and 4,855 buildings damaged. In Dangchang County, Longnan City, Gansu province, a landslide buried 33 people. Authorities conducted rescue operations and had rescued 17 people as of that morning, but five were confirmed dead.

In the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, which was hit by Typhoon Maysak, torrential rains since July 4 caused reservoir embankments to collapse. So far, four people have died and eight are missing. Chinese authorities reported that more than 55,000 people have been affected.

President Xi Jinping, in response to a series of disaster-related damages across various regions, issued directives for flood prevention and disaster relief. He stated, "Recently, in regions such as Guangxi, Hubei, and Gansu, disasters such as dam collapses and landslides caused by heavy rain and strong winds have resulted in significant casualties and economic losses." He emphasized the need to minimize casualties through disaster relief and treatment of the injured, and to prevent secondary disasters.

He also noted, "Currently, the flood prevention situation is severe and complex," urging strengthened inspections and maintenance in high-risk areas. Premier Li Qiang also called for disaster preparedness, noting the recent increase in extreme weather events.

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