Chinese Premier Lauds Heart to Heart's Relief Efforts in Sichuan

Our staff team in Sichuan had an unexpected surprise yesterday: Premier Wen Jiabao visited with them at the emergency operations center in Beichuan. Dr. Brian Robinson, Heart to Heart's medical director, had the privilege of sharing what we're doing on the ground and how we're coordinating our efforts with local relief workers. And the Chinese news service was there to capture the moment.

Mr. Wen then thanked Dr. Robinson and Heart to Heart for helping save lives in quake zone. According to local officials, Heart to Heart International is the only foreign aid group working in Sichuan right now.

This video is in Mandarin Chinese, but for our non-Mandarin-speaking visitors, here is a transcript of the news clip:

In the morning Wen Jia Bao ran into American doctor, Dr. Brian Robinson of Heart to Heart.

MR. WEN: "Are you guys tourists?"

DR. ROBINSON: "We're here for disaster relief."

MR. WEN: "What country are you guys from?"

DR. ROBINSON: "United States, with the Heart to Heart organization."

MR. WEN: "First of all, on behalf of China's government, we thank the American people, American government in assisting with China's disaster relief. This disaster is very severe, but the Chinese government is very organized and capable."

...Wen explained the Sichuan's current crisis relief situation to the Heart to Heart organizers...

MR. WEN: "We hope that under China's direction and guidance, we can cooperate on efforts. We know the people are subjected to suffering and hardship. We will diligently cooperate together to help the people. China's government thanks all the countries helping out, we welcome you, we welcome and thank the support from the various gov'ts around the world."

Special thanks to CCTV in Chengdu for reporting on our efforts.