Public trust. Com reporter Wei Wu

The year 2020, which has become unusual due to the epidemic, is coming to an end. For overseas Chinese, this year is not easy, but it is also full of warmth and hope. At present, the overseas epidemic continues to develop, and the charity of overseas Chinese has not stopped. Donations, epidemic prevention kits and material donations have brought confidence to China compatriots and people living in the country to overcome the epidemic.

"The peace of our compatriots is guarded by us."

"Now I send an initiative to all overseas Chinese living in Afghanistan, please lend a friendly hand and help Ms. Yan's family tide over the difficulties!" Recently, the Chinese community in Buenos Aires, Argentina is holding a fund-raising activity.

Ms. Yan, an overseas Chinese in Fuqing, Argentina, died of illness a few days ago, leaving five children raised by her sister and two sisters. The death of Ms. Yan left the family with no economic support and was in trouble. After the incident, the Argentine Chinese volunteer team launched an initiative to donate money to Ms. Yan in Chinese society, and raised nearly 80,000 yuan in just four days.

Overseas, there are many examples of China compatriots helping each other and overcoming difficulties together. Recently, many overseas Chinese in Spain have received an "epidemic prevention love package" from the Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese in Spain, which contains not only food such as rice, noodles and oil, but also epidemic prevention materials such as hand sanitizer and masks.

Chen Jianxin, president of the Spanish Overseas Chinese Association, said that due to the epidemic and economic crisis, many compatriots lost their jobs and used up their savings, and their livelihood became a problem. "The Overseas Chinese Federation * * * has prepared 1800 love packages, and compatriots in need can pick them up at the collection points in various cities in Spain before 65438+February 25th."

Local time 65438+February 65438+February, Milan, Italy, it was rainy and freezing, but the office of Milan Overseas Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry was full of warmth. Three enthusiastic overseas Chinese made a special trip to donate 7500 euros to the "Online Refuge Hospital".

It is understood that the "Online Shelter Hospital" was established by the local Chinese community in March, mainly providing Chinese medicine delivery and consulting doctors for overseas Chinese diagnosed in COVID-19. Since the outbreak of the second wave of epidemic, the number of overseas Chinese diagnosed has soared, and the inventory of traditional Chinese medicine in Fangcang Hospital is in a hurry.

Zhou, director of the Chinese Help Center in Milan, said that in addition to these three caring overseas Chinese, the online shelter hospital recently received more than 240,000 yuan in donations from enterprises in China, compatriots in China and Chinese communities. "We quickly bought a batch of Chinese medicines from China, and the online cabin can continue to operate."

"It is our duty to help our second hometown."

While helping overseas China compatriots, overseas Chinese continue to donate money and materials to their host countries, injecting warmth into the "second hometown" in fighting the epidemic.

A few days ago, a car loaded with daily necessities departed from Angola, China, and was transported to an orphanage in Bailundo, huambo, Angola. These caring materials were donated by China City and all businesses, including children's clothes, daily necessities, food, medicines, etc., with a total value of over 654.38+million RMB.

Huang Yuequan, chairman of Angolan China City, said that despite the epidemic, China City has repeatedly donated materials to health departments, hospitals and orphanages. In the future, China will continue to do its best to participate in local social welfare undertakings.

In Spain, the epidemic has led to a sharp increase in the number of poor families in society. In response to the government's call, the overseas Chinese community donated more than 5,000 kilograms of rice and 7,000 kilograms of milk to the Spanish Food Bank on June 5438+065438+ 10. It is understood that after the outbreak, the overseas Chinese community in Spain launched a large-scale fundraising, with more than 2,000 overseas Chinese participating. Part of the funds raised are used to provide epidemic prevention materials to local hospitals, police stations and nursing homes.

Since June 5438+ 10, the Chinese community in Argentina has held charity distribution activities every week. On the day of distribution, nearby residents will queue up to collect it, including not only China compatriots, but also many local people. Recently, the Argentine Chinese volunteer team and Bofeng Yixin Charity Foundation prepared more than 1500 Christmas food boxes for local community canteens and poor families, which were well received by the local government and people.

The Argentine Chinese volunteer team and Bofeng Yixin Charity Foundation presented love packages to local poor families. (Photo provided by the interviewee)

When talking about why he continued to donate to the local area, the general convener of the Argentine Overseas Chinese Anti-epidemic Committee said, "The epidemic in Argentina lasted for more than nine months, a large number of factories and shops closed down, and many people's lives became difficult. It is our duty to help our second hometown tide over the difficulties.