What a show of solidarity! After the deadly blaze at Wang Fuk Court in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Wednesday afternoon, November 26, the Chinese mainland has rallied a massive wave of support to help residents of Hong Kong with rescue, relief and recovery efforts. 💪
Under the coordination of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, a work team arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday morning, November 27, to assist with on-the-ground relief. At the HKSAR government’s request, Guangdong Province quickly delivered two batches of rescue gear and medical supplies on Thursday and Friday.
From illuminating and reconnaissance drones 🚁 to robotic exoskeletons and fire-protective boots, the tech-packed lineup has been a real-life demonstration of how modern gadgets can save lives. Guangdong’s fire and rescue forces also jumped in to support search, rescue and logistics operations until the blaze was fully extinguished on Friday morning, November 28.
Funding has flooded in, thanks to the All-China Women’s Federation’s joint 5-million-yuan contribution (about $706,000) and the Red Cross Society of China’s 2 million yuan donation for emergency rescue and post-disaster aid. The Chinese mainland business community has also stepped up, with donations topping HK$600 million (around $77 million) across tech, e-commerce and logistics sectors. 🤝
Beyond big sums, everyday heroes from the mainland have been loading up blankets, food and water for shelters, organizing fundraisers and even offering free online counseling to support residents of Hong Kong. State-owned China Merchants Group has set up a HK$20 million relief fund and activated an emergency logistics platform to get donations moving fast.
As of November 29, rescue teams have wrapped up their mission and the focus is shifting to helping families heal and rebuild. The fire tragically claimed 128 lives, but the outpouring of cross-regional support shows how communities can come together when it matters most. 🏙️❤️
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Mainland rushes to aid Hong Kong in tackling residential complex fire
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