Society 'is learning' from public relations nightmare

BEIJING - Despite being in the middle of a crisis that has affected their collective reputation in China, the Red Cross Society of China, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies are proud of their work in the country.

Martin Faller, head of the East Asia Regional Delegation of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, praised the humanitarian organization's work in China and said it was a well-known, prominent and important part of the Red Cross' international family.

He said stories that first circulated online about the possible misuse of donated money were "pure fantasy".