DAB Channels HK$1.2 Million to Tibet Mudslide Relief
SingTao · 3 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago5 MIN
Summary
The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong, or DAB, said donors had contributed HK$1.2 million through the party to help victims of the mudslide disaster affecting Gyirong County in Shigatse, Tibet. On September 2, DAB chairman Chan Hak-kan (陳克勤) and vice-chair Holden Chow Ho-ding (周浩鼎) transferred the money through the disaster-relief account of the Central Government’s Liaison Office in Hong Kong. The move comes amid broader fundraising for rescue and reconstruction after severe mudslides hit the Gyirong Port area, with Macau’s six gaming operators pledging a combined MOP40 million and Galaxy Entertainment together with the Lui Che Woo family charity foundation separately announcing MOP10 million.
Key Points
- DAB said multiple donors gave a total of HK$1.2 million to support Tibet disaster victims after the mudslide caused casualties and missing persons in Gyirong County
- On September 2, Chan Hak-kan and Holden Chow made the donation through the Liaison Office’s designated disaster-relief account in Hong Kong
- DAB was joined at the handover by Yeung Yin-chi of the Sunrise Group and Lee Pui-a of Xinyi Holdings
- Macau’s six casino operators pledged MOP40 million in total, with Sands China and Galaxy Entertainment each giving MOP10 million
- Melco Resorts & Entertainment, SJM Holdings, Wynn Macau and MGM China each pledged MOP5 million for relief supplies, temporary shelter, medical care and rebuilding
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong readers, the DAB donation shows one channel through which local political groups and business figures are participating in cross-border disaster relief efforts. The parallel donations from Macau’s gaming sector and Galaxy Entertainment’s associated family foundation also indicate that support for rescue, resettlement and reconstruction in Gyirong County is being mobilised across different parts of the Greater China business and civic network.