After the snow disaster in south China and the massive earthquake in Sichuan Province in the first half of 2008, the nation showed its support by donating almost 100 billion yuan ($14.3billion). This has prompted a chorus of voices After the snow disaster in south China and the massive earthquake in Sichuan Province in the first half of 2008, the nation showed its support by donating almost 100 billion yuan ($ 14.3billion). This has prompted a chorus of voices