Hong Kong Jockey Club Donates HK$20 Million for Tibet Mudslide Relief
Bastillepost · 2 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago2 MIN
Summary
The Hong Kong Jockey Club has pledged HK$20 million to aid relief operations in Tibet following a catastrophic mudslide that struck the Gyirong Port area in Shigatse City, Gyirong County. The disaster, caused by torrential flooding from Nepal's side of the border, has resulted in significant casualties and missing persons. The donation will be channeled through the Central Liaison Office to support rescue and reconstruction efforts, with the Club extending heartfelt sympathies to all those affected .
Key Points
- Hong Kong Jockey Club donated HK$20 million through the Central Liaison Office in Hong Kong for Tibet disaster relief
- The mudslide occurred at Gyirong Port in Shigatse City's Gyirong County, triggered by Nepal-side flooding
- The Sichuan University-Hong Kong Polytechnic University Post-Disaster Reconstruction Institute responded immediately to assist
- Sichuan University West China Hospital emergency medical rescue team was deployed to provide technical support
- The institute was established with a HK$200 million RMB donation from the Club following the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake
- Club's previous disaster aid includes HK$1 billion for 2008 Sichuan earthquake and HK$20 million each for 2021 Henan, 2023 Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, and 2023 Gansu-Qinghai relief
Why It Matters
This donation demonstrates Hong Kong's continued solidarity with mainland China during natural disasters, with the Club leveraging expertise gained from its previous humanitarian investments in disaster preparedness. The immediate deployment of specialized rescue teams shows the long-term value of pre-positioned medical and reconstruction capabilities .
This donation demonstrates Hong Kong's continued solidarity with mainland China during natural disasters, with the Club leveraging expertise gained from its previous humanitarian investments in disaster preparedness. The immediate deployment of specialized rescue teams shows the long-term value of pre-positioned medical and reconstruction capabilities .