"We believe that, with the concerted efforts of the Chilean Government, Red Cross and the people of the whole country, you will be able to overcome the difficulties and resume normal life in the shortest possible time", Hua said.

"The Red Cross Society of China is ready to provide timely assistance to the humanitarian relief efforts of your society to meet the needs in the diaster area," added Hua.

At the same day, RCSC received the first donating fund of RMB 1 million yuan for supporting the relief operation.The money was donated by Mr Chen Guangbiao, who is an enterpriser in Jiangsu Province.

In another development, for facilitating the donation activities, the RCSC has publicized its donation receiving information at the official website: www.redcross.org.cn/ywzd/ywzd_news/ywzd_gg