Donations to China quake zone hit 3.175 bn yuan

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-05-16 21:06

BEIJING  -- China has received 3.175 billion yuan (454 million US dollars) in cash and goods from home and overseas donors for the quake-hit areas as of 4 p.m. on Friday, according to the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

Domestic donations have reached 2.595 billion yuan, while 19 foreign governments and 4 international organizations have contributed 580 million yuan in cash and goods. the ministry said.



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