Rio Tinto Supports China’s Fight Against Novel Coronavirus Outbreak
February 05 2020 - 10:39PM
Business Wire
Rio Tinto has donated US$1 million to the Chinese Red Cross
Foundation to contribute to China’s nationwide medical effort to
support those impacted by the novel coronavirus outbreak.
The funds will be used by the Red Cross Foundation, the Chinese
Government’s preferred foreign donor, to support hospital upgrades
and the purchase of medical supplies in the areas most affected by
the outbreak. The Foundation regularly contributes to China’s
medical aid programmes, and has been actively raising funds to
strengthen medical resources in the affected areas.
Rio Tinto chief executive officer J-S Jacques said “It is deeply
concerning to see events unfolding in relation to the coronavirus
outbreak, and our thoughts are with the people and families
impacted. Many of our Chinese partners are playing a vital role on
the frontline of containing the outbreak and, as a company with a
long-standing partnership with China, we are committed to helping
those who need help right now.”
In addition to the donation, Rio Tinto is working with Chinese
partners to identify other practical ways Rio Tinto may be able to
offer support.
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