By now everyone would have heard about the earthquake six days ago in Sichuan province, China. Over the last few days, students in BLCU have been setting up booths around the campus collecting money. There was a fund raising event today outside of Dorm 17. Students representing various countries were giving speeches offering condolences from various countries and urging China to fight on － 加油！
The restaurant downstairs was also very kind in offering free lunches to those who donate money to the earthquake victims.
Although the earthquake is obviously devastating with so many lives lost and so many people affected, I think it also has brought the best out of the Chinese people. The Chinese Government was so quick to act this time. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao was there within hours of the earthquake, and Chinese President Hu Jintao has been there for a few days. For me, really moving to see the images of Chinese leaders, soldiers and ordinary people helping in the rescue and relief effort.
Politics aside, it's also wonderful to see so many countries offering aid to China. For me, of particular note were Taiwan and North Korea. I saw an interview of a Taiwan seismologist on CCTV9 and she said that people in Taiwan are really feeling for the Chinese people. Whatever happens in the world of politics, Taiwanese are also Chinese, she said. I hope that the relations between China and Taiwan will continue to improve. It also caught my attention that France was also very quick in offering aid. I do also hope that this would help to thaw the relations between France and China after the Tibet issue!
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