Chinese Open Wallets for Quake Aid - washingtonpost.com

Chinese Open Wallets for Quake Aid - washingtonpost.com: "Since a massive earthquake struck Sichuan province and surrounding regions three days ago, Chinese have donated $192 million to help their countrymen, according to China's Civil Affairs Ministry. The fundraising has come as officials have issued a rare public appeal for cranes and rescue equipment, hammers and shovels, bandages and medicine."