By May 14, the Ministry of Civil Affairs stated that 10.7 billion yuan (approximately US$1.5 billion) had been donated by the Chinese public. Houston Rockets center Yao Ming, one of the country's most popular sports icons, gave $214,000 and $71,000 to the Red Cross Society of China. The association has also collected a total of $26 million in donations so far. Other multinational firms located in China have also announced large amounts of donations.
By May 14 , the Ministry of Civil Affairs stated that 10.7 billion yuan ( approximately US$ 1.5 billion ) had been donated by the Chinese public . Houston Rockets center Yao Ming , one of the country 's most popular sports icons , gave $ 214,000 and $ 71,000 to the Red Cross Society of China . The association has also collected a total of $ 26 million in donations so far . Other multinational firms located in China have also announced large amounts of donations .
What famous basketball player made two large donations to the crisis?
What famous basketball player made two large donations to the crisis ?
Yao Ming
Yao Ming