A major earthquake with a richter scale of 7.8 hit Wenchuan County, Sichuan Province of China on 12 May 2008, causing huge casualties and extensive damage to property. Relief and rescue efforts are carried out in full swing by the Chinese Government and people.

People from all walks of life in Singapore are greatly concerned with the situation in the disaster-stricken areas and have been making phone calls to our embassy to convey their condolences and express their willingness to contribute funds, to which we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude.

In light of this, the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Singapore has opened a special account to receive contributions in cash or by telegraphic transfers and Giro, the details of which are as follows:

Beneficiary's Name: Sichuan Earthquake Relief Fund-Chinese Embassy

Beneficiary's Bank: Bank of China Singapore Branch

Account No.: 011-0-024188-6

Our embassy also receives donations in cash and cheques directly. All cheques are expected to be crossed and made payable to: Sichuan Earthquake Relief Fund-Chinese Embassy.

Please kindly leave your name and contact details while making contributions in whatever form.

                                                                                                                             The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Singapore

                                                                                                                                                                     14 May 2008