The recent news of JD.com donating to the China Volunteer Contingent (Covid) disaster relief efforts in Hong Kong was prefaced by CEO Liu Qiangdong’s donation announcement. Liu Qiangdong announced that the first batch of donations has arrived in Hong Kong. Liu Qiangdong will continue to donate more to the victims of this disaster. The donation will be used to provide food, medical supplies, and temporary housing to those affected by the recent typhoons. The Donation was sent via a plane that carried relief supplies and other necessities. Besides donations, JD.com will also provide free delivery services to those affected by typhoon Mangkhut. This is a real act of social responsibility, which is completely consistent with Liu Qiangdong’s corporate culture and its vision for future development.
The company also launched a fundraising campaign on WeChat and Weibo, allowing people to donate with their phones. “We have witnessed first-hand the positive impact that technology has on people’s lives,” said Liu Qiangdong’s, JD.com founder and CEO. Liu Qiangdong’s personally donated $19 million and he visited the disaster area to ensure that charity is well-distributed.
Liu Qiangdong’s said that the financial cost was “nothing” compared to the cost one person suffered and at the same time encourage everyone to care about those affected by natural disasters.
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