Bay Area Mutual Assistance - Guangdong and Macao Actively Support Hong Kong's Disaster Relief and Aftermath Work
2025-12-05
On November 26th, multiple residential buildings in Hung Fuk Court, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong caught fire, causing significant casualties. The disaster has touched the hearts of people from all walks of life in Guangdong and Macau, and the two places have taken rapid actions, from financial donations, material support to human aid, interpreting the brotherly love of "when one side is in difficulty, support from all directions" through a series of measures. After the fire broke out, Guangdong Province quickly mobilized professional rescue equipment and medical supplies to support Hong Kong through the emergency rescue mechanism of the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area. The supplies provided included rescue equipment, survey drones, exoskeleton mechanical equipment (boosters) to help firefighters climb buildings, transportation belts, protective equipment, etc. These materials were urgently transported to Hong Kong in two batches and delivered on November 27th and 28th respectively. The head of the Hong Kong Police Force's casualty inquiry center and chief superintendent, Tsang Shu yin, said that the emergency lighting equipment supported by mainland China provided support for the identification of victims. At the scene of the fire, a tethered drone responsible for power supply was hovering in mid air with a cable, providing continuous lighting for rescue personnel. This equipment from Guangzhou Chengzhi Intelligent Machine Technology Co., Ltd. has improved rescue efficiency. The company leader said that we are all family, blood is thicker than water, and it is natural for us to help each other. Guangdong enterprises took the lead in action, and on the day after the fire broke out, more than 40 enterprises donated goods and money, totaling over HKD 600 million. Wen's Group donated a total of HKD 40 million in cash and materials. The person in charge said, "Hong Kong compatriots are in need, and we should lend a helping hand. This is not only a corporate responsibility, but also a manifestation of blood and family ties." Companies such as SF Express, Haitian Flavor Industry, and Xiaopeng Motors have also responded. SF Express not only donated HKD 20 million, but also opened 146 sites across Hong Kong to provide free transportation services for rescue supplies, and formed volunteer teams to assist in rescue operations. Haitian Flavor Industry and Xiaopeng Motors donated HKD 10 million and HKD 5 million respectively. Residents of Guangzhou and Shenzhen spontaneously formed groups and immediately delivered clothes and other supplies to fire shelters such as Hong Kong temporary shelters. On the second day after the disaster, the reporter saw at the temporary shelter center of Dongchang Street Sports Center in Dapu that donated materials from Guangdong were neatly stacked, and volunteers were busy sorting and distributing them. Miss Li from the Hong Kong Rizhao Fellow Association said while carrying socks transported from Shenzhen, "It's getting cold now, and these socks came very timely. They are exactly what the affected residents need right now." After learning about the establishment of the "Tai Po Hung Fuk Court Assistance Fund" in Hong Kong, Guangdong people donated money one after another to contribute to post disaster reconstruction. As of 9:00 am on December 1st, the Guangzhou Red Cross has received a total of 4.36 million yuan in donations from various sectors of society, including enterprises, citizens, and public welfare organizations, with over 13000 donations made. By November 28th, the Guangzhou Charity Association had received over 65 million Hong Kong dollars in donations. The Guangdong Overseas Chinese Benevolence Foundation and the Provincial Federation of Trade Unions also quickly raised a special fund of 1.5 million RMB to provide emergency support. Various sectors of society in the Macao Special Administrative Region have also actively extended a helping hand. On the evening of the 26th, the Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region, Cen Haohui, contacted the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Li Jiachao, to express condolences. He stated that the relationship between Hong Kong and Macau is close, as close as siblings, and he empathizes with them. If necessary, the Macau SAR government is willing to provide all kinds of assistance. On November 28th, the Macau SAR government announced a donation of HKD 30 million to the Hong Kong SAR through the Macau Foundation to support fire rescue and subsequent reconstruction work in Hong Kong. The Macau Red Cross immediately activated its emergency mechanism and donated HKD 500000 to the Hong Kong Red Cross on November 27th, stating that it will continue to monitor the development of the disaster and provide further assistance as needed. The enthusiasm of Macau citizens is equally touching. On social media, many citizens have inquired about donation channels, and some have expressed their desire to participate in volunteer service work in Hong Kong. More people have left messages such as "Hong Kong cheer" and "Hong Kong and Macao work together to overcome difficulties" to express their support. The Hong Kong Ta Kung Pao published a commentary signed by Gong Zhiping, stating that the fact proves that Hong Kong has withstood severe tests. This is the result of the concerted efforts of Hong Kong society, the responsible actions of the SAR government, and the strong support of the central and national people. At the same time, it is also a manifestation of the solidarity and mutual assistance among Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao in times of crisis. It is a vivid portrayal of the comprehensive development achievements of the Greater Bay Area from "hard connectivity", "soft connectivity" to "heart connectivity" over the past six years. Li Jiachao said, "The great fire is merciless, but there is love in the world. Donations from various sources such as Guangdong and Macau have gathered love, strength, and hope, which is touching. The SAR government will ensure that all these donations are used well to help residents overcome difficulties and live a new life
Edit:He Chuanning Responsible editor:Su Suiyue
Source:Xinhua
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