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Celebrities from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan have donated generously in support of relief efforts in quake hit Sichuan, China, reported Lianhe Wanbao.
Jackie Chan has stepped forward with a whopping 10 million yuan contribution (some S$2 million), said the local Chinese daily.
Gillian Chung who is on a hiatus after being embroiled in the Edison Chen sex photo scandal, has donated 100, 000 yuan (some S$20,000). Her Twins' partner Charlene Choi has set aside 300, 000 yuan (some S$60,000).
Chinese national and basketball superstar star Yao Ming has donated S$100,000.
A breakdown of some of the contributions by the celebrities:
Jackie Chan S$2m
Yao Ming S$100,000
Jay Chou S$100,000
Twins S$80, 000
Nicholas Tze S$60,000
Fan Bing Bing S$40,000
Na Ying S$40,000
Joey Yung S$30,000
Zhao Wei S$20,000
Zhou Xun S$20,000
Andy Lau S$20,000
Eric Moo S$20,000
The 7.9 magnitude quake epicentred at Wenchuan County is believed to have killed up to 13,000 people, according to estimates.
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