China donates $100,000 to Philippines

[TheBrit]

Wow, just read an article claiming that Hong Kong is refusing to back down (or delay) its threat of sanctions against the Philipines for the bus massacre a couple years ago).

Good job Hong Kong!!! That's the mature thing to do, slap economic sanctions onto a country that got smoked by the one of the largest typhoons in history.... over something as trivial as a botched rescue attempt.

Pretty sad, especially considering how vital of a role the Filipinos play in Hong Kong's economy.

It is a further indictment of the utter incompetence of the morons running the show. Even though I have no part in electing him, he makes me feel ashamed to be associated with Hong Kong. Bring back Donald, he had plenty of flaws but CY Leung makes him look good - a scarcely unimaginable feat.

[closedcasket]

Howard Winn sums it up nicely in the SCMP regarding the hostage deadline:-

"The Philippines should just ignore this deadline and wait for the international opprobrium that will be dumped on Hong Kong should it go ahead with sanctions.

It is shameful and deeply embarrassing."

Unfortunately I have to agree with a previous comment by TheBrit:-

"Beijing knew exactly how this would be perceived. They went ahead and did it anyway. "

clearly demonstrating that they really don't give a shite what anyone thinks of them.

Exactly right!

[Cwbguy]

"In face of disaster, let Hong Kong's kindness prevail"

Will be interesting to see how much "kindness" our top tycoons will be dishing out.

Li Ka-shing, net worth around $30 billion
Lee Shau Kee, around $20 billion
Kwoks, $19 billion

anyone heard anything about them yet?

[usehername]

Manila should tell CY to go fuck himself.

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Manila should tell CY to go fuck himself.

It should, but I think they are pre-occupied with other matters and in reality, even before the storm I don't think they really cared (and rightly so).

[Cwbguy]

Manila should tell CY to go fuck himself.

A concise and well thought out statement with which I totally agree!

[MovingIn07]

This is what happens when someone comes in at the end of the thread.

China and The Philippines do not have normal relations right now.

China hasn't asked The Philippines to beg...how do you get 'beg' from that?

It's really amazing to me how people can't comprehend this. Of course, with it being China, we don't have to use reason do we? If they're not refusing to help typhoon victims they're shitting on our trains right?

Rubbish. Firstly I've been on the thread the whole time. Secondly, this issue is above petty human politics. If Chinese and HK leaders do not realise that, they EVEN more stupid than I gave them credit for.

[usehername]

It should, but I think they are pre-occupied with other matters and in reality, even before the storm I don't think they really cared (and rightly so).

I know, but it would be great if next time their gov was doing a press conference they could just add a 'by the way....' at the end.

[rakedavids]

Consider this please guys and just think harder.

China and The Philippines do not have normal relations right now. It is not possible for China to simply hand over a huge sum of money...imagine the scenario if The Philippines rejected the offer...

From China:

“We express deep sympathy with the Philippines for their huge property losses and casualties and we have extended sincere solicitude,” the foreign ministry said on Tuesday. “We are willing to consider providing more humanitarian support and assistance to the Philippines within our capacity.”

The Philippines can ask for more help and it will be considered.

As a major player in the region, throwing cash at the problem isn't a sustainable solution is it?

http://english.cntv.cn/program/newsu...2/105235.shtml

if the Philippines rejected the donation - that would be politics at its worst and the Philippine President would appear to be ungrateful, irresponsible and selfish.

The Philippines have enough to deal with right now than going begging to the Chinese only. Surely China can't be so arrogant to only give when requested.
This is a natural disaster.

Politics aside, economics aside, disputes aside - Give what you want, but give with a heart.

[Mat]

OK there's been a lot said here and apparently HKIT and INXS feel China was right to act as it did.

Could (whitout any name calling etc etc) these two gentlemen, lay down in one single post the reason as to why this donation form china is sufficient and should be perceived positively.

I know you have tried to give reasons here and there but to be frank it is all lost in the name calling, the references to chinese shitting on train (what has that got to do with the rest??) etcetc.

INXS, HKIT - the floor is yours:

ONE single post, well thought out and written, as to why this donation is sufficent and should be perceived positively.