SOEs do their part in HKSAR's post-fire recovery

Another state-owned firm, China Merchants Group, has launched a full-range relief operation. The China Merchants Foundation has allocated HK$20 million to establish a dedicated Hong Kong fire relief fund, while China Merchants Bank contributed another HK$10 million to the SAR government's relief fund.

"We've activated cross-border emergency logistics for efficient delivery of donated relief supplies from the Chinese mainland," said Deng Xiaolin, senior project officer at China Merchants Foundation. The platform coordinated the delivery of exoskeleton robots from Shenzhen to Hong Kong on Dec 3.

According to Deng, company employees began volunteering on-site in the afternoon of Nov 26 when the disaster struck. They worked through the night to assess damage, evacuate residents, distribute supplies, provide emotional support, and help those affected with resettlement.

From Nov 29 to Dec 1, 58 volunteer deployments have supported temporary shelters, helping to distribute supplies, provide breakfasts, conduct site patrols, and care for affected residents. On Dec 1 and Dec 2, six vehicles were deployed each day, including two trucks, to support relocation and resettlement efforts.

China Tourism Group has allocated 500 units in its creative hub, Runway 1331, to rehouse displaced residents. The units come in two sizes — 18 sq m and 36 sq m. The site also includes a medical room and a psychological counseling clinic.

"As a SOE stationed in Hong Kong, we regard social responsibility seriously. All our staff will do their utmost to provide the best possible services to affected residents," said Zhang Yan, general manager of Operations Management Department in CTG Development Corporation.