BEIJING, May 14 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China sent out an email to all its members today, calling for donations for the Sichuan earthquake victims.
A major earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale struck Sichuan Province on the afternoon of 12th May 2008, and affected many areas of Sichuan and neighbouring provinces. Members and staff of the European Chamber are deeply saddened by the loss of life, injuries and damage suffered in the affected parts of China. The disaster particularly shocked the Chamber members and staff in Chengdu, though the Chamber understands that they are all safe.
The European Chamber recommended to its members the China Red Cross as an effective channel for donations in support of victims and disaster relief.
