Wang's News Talk 20230808| Why Does the CCP Monopolize Aid?

On August 1, a civilian rescue team from outside was stopped before entering Zhuozhou and was told that they needed an 'invitation letter' to carry out their rescue operations, sparking an immediate public outcry. At almost the same time, the Beijing Red Cross launched a donation campaign, and netizens responded by donating just one cent each. These actions have been dubbed 'malicious rescue' and 'malicious donation'.
Why does the CCP restrict civilian rescue efforts? Are the official rescue operations sufficient to help the disaster-stricken public? Why does the Red Cross face criticism time and again for its fundraising efforts? Where does their annual donation of 300 million come from? And where is it used?
| Zhuozhou | Mentougou | Floods | Flood Discharge | Rescue | Red Cross | Corruption | Civilian Rescue | Civil Charities |