GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 13,
2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Chamber of Commerce in
South China (AmCham South China),
the leading foreign chamber in the region, today released details
of its fundraising effort to combat the novel coronavirus pneumonia
outbreak in China. As of the date
of announcement, AmCham South China members and its business
community have donated 38 million US
dollars in cash and 1.05 million US
dollars in-kind to aid Wuhan,
Hubei, and other areas in
need.
Below is brief list of the total contribution.
- over 38 million USD[1] (258.49
million yuan) in cash
- approximately 1.05 million USD
(7.2 million yuan) worth of
goods:
-
- 54,021 masks
- 180,000 pairs of clinical gloves
- 400 pieces of air purifier
- 5.5 million yuan worth of
medicine
- 6,000 pieces of protective suits
- 592 goggles
As a foreign non-profit, non-partisan business organization with
long-term dedication to the public welfare, AmCham South China is
making an all-out effort by calling on members and individuals to
donate fund and supplies to help contain the virus outbreak,
especially medical supplies and protective items, including face
masks, protective caps, suits, goggles and disposable latex
gloves.
"Our members have been working hand in hand with our Chinese
counterparts to fight the novel coronavirus outbreak. Let's
continue the fight as I know together we will succeed," said Dr.
Harley Seyedin, president of AmCham
South China.
About The American Chamber of Commerce in South China
The American Chamber of Commerce in South China (AmCham South China) is a
non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to facilitating
bilateral trade between the United
States and the People's Republic
of China. Certified in 1995 by the US Chamber of Commerce in
Washington DC, AmCham South China
represents more than 2,300 corporate and individual members, is
governed by a fully-independent Board of Governors elected from its
membership, and provides dynamic, on-the-ground support for
American and International companies doing business in South China. In 2019, AmCham South China
hosted more than 10,000 business executives and government leaders
from around the world at its briefings, seminars, committee
meetings and social gatherings. The American Chamber of Commerce in
South China is a fully-independent
organization accredited by the US Chamber of Commerce in
Washington, D.C. All AmChams in
China are independently governed
and represent member companies in their respective regions.
[1]
Exchange rates applied in this press release is 1 dollar equals 6.8
yuan.
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