Comments on: Deaths feared at five thousand in China 7.8 quake http://www.8asians.com/2008/05/12/deaths-feared-at-five-thousand-in-china-78-quake/ A blog for Asian Americans Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:56:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: 8Asians.com » In the U.S., anxious Chinese immigrants follow news of quake: An Asian American/Asian Canadian Blog http://www.8asians.com/2008/05/12/deaths-feared-at-five-thousand-in-china-78-quake/comment-page-1/#comment-66081 8Asians.com » In the U.S., anxious Chinese immigrants follow news of quake: An Asian American/Asian Canadian Blog Tue, 13 May 2008 15:38:40 +0000 http://www.8asians.com/?p=1213#comment-66081 [...] As “reported” yesterday by Ben, there was a magnitude 7.9 earthquake centered in southwestern China on Monday outside of Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province destroying approximately 80 percent of structures in some of the towns and small cities near its epicenter. The latest number of deaths as a result of the quake is about 10,000. No doubt this number will grow. The Los Angeles Times reports that, “In the U.S., anxious Chinese immigrants follow news of quake:” “[Annie] Wang, who has been in the U.S. for a year, says Los Angeles is home to many Sichuan immigrants. It’s a community that mostly reflects the working-class character of the province. Many came to Southern California to work in restaurants and, like Wang, found jobs in the dozens of foot massage parlors that dot the San Gabriel Valley. Many leaders of the area’s Chinese community scrambled to organize relief efforts as soon as word of the earthquake surfaced. Sue Zhang, the chief organizer behind the Beijing Olympic Rose Parade float this year, said she had been on the phone with community leaders all morning to plan a fundraising event. She hopes to announce a weekend concert soon, with proceeds going to quake victims. She said the community has been galvanized in recent weeks by a string of rallies defending China’s policies and promoting the Beijing Olympic Games.”" [...] [...] As “reported” yesterday by Ben, there was a magnitude 7.9 earthquake centered in southwestern China on Monday outside of Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province destroying approximately 80 percent of structures in some of the towns and small cities near its epicenter. The latest number of deaths as a result of the quake is about 10,000. No doubt this number will grow. The Los Angeles Times reports that, “In the U.S., anxious Chinese immigrants follow news of quake:” “[Annie] Wang, who has been in the U.S. for a year, says Los Angeles is home to many Sichuan immigrants. It’s a community that mostly reflects the working-class character of the province. Many came to Southern California to work in restaurants and, like Wang, found jobs in the dozens of foot massage parlors that dot the San Gabriel Valley. Many leaders of the area’s Chinese community scrambled to organize relief efforts as soon as word of the earthquake surfaced. Sue Zhang, the chief organizer behind the Beijing Olympic Rose Parade float this year, said she had been on the phone with community leaders all morning to plan a fundraising event. She hopes to announce a weekend concert soon, with proceeds going to quake victims. She said the community has been galvanized in recent weeks by a string of rallies defending China’s policies and promoting the Beijing Olympic Games.”” [...]

]]> By: Rob http://www.8asians.com/2008/05/12/deaths-feared-at-five-thousand-in-china-78-quake/comment-page-1/#comment-66027 Rob Mon, 12 May 2008 22:25:19 +0000 http://www.8asians.com/?p=1213#comment-66027 Quick unrelated question: What if Americans support the Chinese people but not the Chinese government but at the same time, the Chinese people support their government? Quick unrelated question:

What if Americans support the Chinese people but not the Chinese government but at the same time, the Chinese people support their government?

]]> By: Rob http://www.8asians.com/2008/05/12/deaths-feared-at-five-thousand-in-china-78-quake/comment-page-1/#comment-138391 Rob Mon, 12 May 2008 22:25:00 +0000 http://www.8asians.com/?p=1213#comment-138391 Quick unrelated question: What if Americans support the Chinese people but not the Chinese government but at the same time, the Chinese people support their government? Quick unrelated question:

What if Americans support the Chinese people but not the Chinese government but at the same time, the Chinese people support their government?

]]> By: John http://www.8asians.com/2008/05/12/deaths-feared-at-five-thousand-in-china-78-quake/comment-page-1/#comment-66010 John Mon, 12 May 2008 19:09:52 +0000 http://www.8asians.com/?p=1213#comment-66010 I am sure Americans are more than willing to donate and help the Chinese in their time of need, and this will only demonstrate what I have meant when I say when commenting about Americans protesting against China & Tibet - you can be against the government and some of their policies, but still support the Chinese people. Anybody know where one can donate for this earthquake? I am sure Americans are more than willing to donate and help the Chinese in their time of need, and this will only demonstrate what I have meant when I say when commenting about Americans protesting against China & Tibet – you can be against the government and some of their policies, but still support the Chinese people.

Anybody know where one can donate for this earthquake?

]]> By: John http://www.8asians.com/2008/05/12/deaths-feared-at-five-thousand-in-china-78-quake/comment-page-1/#comment-138390 John Mon, 12 May 2008 19:09:00 +0000 http://www.8asians.com/?p=1213#comment-138390 I am sure Americans are more than willing to donate and help the Chinese in their time of need, and this will only demonstrate what I have meant when I say when commenting about Americans protesting against China & Tibet - you can be against the government and some of their policies, but still support the Chinese people. Anybody know where one can donate for this earthquake? I am sure Americans are more than willing to donate and help the Chinese in their time of need, and this will only demonstrate what I have meant when I say when commenting about Americans protesting against China & Tibet – you can be against the government and some of their policies, but still support the Chinese people.

Anybody know where one can donate for this earthquake?

]]> By: Moye http://www.8asians.com/2008/05/12/deaths-feared-at-five-thousand-in-china-78-quake/comment-page-1/#comment-66009 Moye Mon, 12 May 2008 19:03:08 +0000 http://www.8asians.com/?p=1213#comment-66009 eek, they're saying it's up to 9 thousand victims now. eek, they’re saying it’s up to 9 thousand victims now.

]]> By: Moye http://www.8asians.com/2008/05/12/deaths-feared-at-five-thousand-in-china-78-quake/comment-page-1/#comment-138389 Moye Mon, 12 May 2008 19:03:00 +0000 http://www.8asians.com/?p=1213#comment-138389 eek, they're saying it's up to 9 thousand victims now. eek, they’re saying it’s up to 9 thousand victims now.

]]> By: Jen http://www.8asians.com/2008/05/12/deaths-feared-at-five-thousand-in-china-78-quake/comment-page-1/#comment-66006 Jen Mon, 12 May 2008 18:37:21 +0000 http://www.8asians.com/?p=1213#comment-66006 My deepest condolences and many prayers for the people affected by this earthquake. My deepest condolences and many prayers for the people affected by this earthquake.

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