Article: Red Cross comments on Chinese civil disturbance. (American Red Cross)

RED CROSS COMMENTS ON CHINESE CIVIL DISTURBANCE

DETROIT, June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The Red Cross today released the following:

The American Red Cross has not received any requests for assistance from the Chinese Red Cross in connection with the unrest in China.

One of the principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is independence. As a member of the League of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the American Red Cross stands ready to help. However, we must respect the independence of the Chinese Red Cross Society.

The Chinese Red Cross is a strong organization with well- established first aid and blood ...

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