Beijing teens give quake survivors warm embrace

Angela — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:49:48 GMT

I am always amazed by the capacity of our youth in this world to survive, to make a difference and to be true examples of caring and selflessness. My prayers are with both of these girls. What a wonderful article.

Beijing teens give quake survivors warm embrace

Han, Jena, Germany — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:45:44 GMT

I know news like this won't draw as much attention in the U.S. as other stories like "the communist government in China is doing something bad again", but it is really a very good sign that the media start to report stories in a way that make the reader to understand that people in China are not just a term but instead they are just like people in the U.S., they have their daily lives, they have their stories. It's good to know that the media are reporting something that is actually happening in the land of China instead of just the idealism conflict between capitalism and communism.

Thank you for reporting this to let the people outside of China know that the Chinese are handling a tragedy like this earthquake in an optimistic way.

Beijing teens give quake survivors warm embrace

Janice McKinney, St. Louis, MO — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:45:47 GMT

I think this is a beautiful story. I am so tired of reading about the desire to use the Olympics to make a political stance. The Olympics should be a venue of celebration and hard work. I support all of the athletes but I think the true heros of day are the many families and communities who suffered such devasting loss due to the earthquake. Thank you for sharing this story.

Beijing teens give quake survivors warm embrace

Plano, TX — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:05:16 GMT

It is a touching story, I hope they will be friends for life.

Beijing teens give quake survivors warm embrace

Gail Edwards-Bryant Detroit, Michigan — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:25:38 GMT

Oh, that each of us would reach out as these children did to the news of heart-breaking tragedies in distant places. Acts of individual compassion and kindness can heal the damaged lives that medicine and reconstruction cannot.

Beijing teens give quake survivors warm embrace

Russ Johnson, Conyers, GA — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:36:55 GMT

If the world was run by children, where would we be. Caring, compassionate and giving. We would be better off.

Beijing teens give quake survivors warm embrace

Jeff Gill — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:54:31 GMT

What a nice feel good story, it is too bad they are oppressed by their government and cannot express their views and opinions though.

Beijing teens give quake survivors warm embrace

Tanja Hendrickson, Palmer, Alaska — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:59:43 GMT

I was moved to tears... I don't know what else can be said. I feel helpless to change this situation, yet I know in my heart we ALL need to do SOMETHING to help out our human family.

Beijing teens give quake survivors warm embrace

Ging - Atlanta, Georgia — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:21:10 GMT

Growing up without parents and raised by grandparents (only to also die sooner) is never an easy life. However, many of us so called "Orientals" have that unusual ability to face life's challenges "head-on." Unlike in many Western Countries where financial and other kinds of Government support are given to orphans, we basically fill our "world" with determination to make it to the next day. We just don't have time for other things, such as time to be depressed because we are too busy to figure out how to survive.

Beijing teens give quake survivors warm embrace

Sora, Osaka Japan — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:24:28 GMT

As someone has already pointed it out, it is nice to read something that ACTUALLY represents the chinese people. Not all the media bashes on "communist this and communist that". Unforunately, a few individuals just always have a bone to pick.

Beijing teens give quake survivors warm embrace

ejacks, oakland USA — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:44:44 GMT

"it is too bad they are oppressed by their government and cannot express their views and opinions though."

they have expressed their views and opinions, but are dismissed as government mouthpieces if their opinions don't fall in line with your negative own views.

Beijing teens give quake survivors warm embrace

kudzu fire — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:49:34 GMT

what a sweet storey

Beijing teens give quake survivors warm embrace

LOIS THAYER, CHAMBERSBURG, PA. — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:41:01 GMT

THIS WAS SUCH A SAD BUT WONDERFUL STORY. TO LOOSE EVERYTHING AND EVERYONE YOU LOVE IS SO DEVASTATING.
THE FACT THAT THEY HAVE BECOME SUCH FRIENDS, MAKES ME WONDER WHY EVERYONE ON THIS EARTH, CAN'T DO THE SAME.

Beijing teens give quake survivors warm embrace

zoe,qingdao,china — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:24:54 GMT

I cannot say they would all get in touch with each other for their rest life,the only thing I am sure is that they indeed enjoyed a wonderful and unforgettable time together which may lay an important influence on their action and outlook on life.

Beijing teens give quake survivors warm embrace

Sarah Washington D.C — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:23:41 GMT

that's touching story.. and I love it .. thank you for sharing..

Beijing teens give quake survivors warm embrace

sam, portland, or — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 06:56:48 GMT

It is a very touching story, thanks much for sharing with us.

Beijing teens give quake survivors warm embrace

vivian smith, Wingate, NC — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:48:16 GMT

Young people are the future, today..... compassion and strength through trials and hard times tend to make us realize early in life the true facts or reality...overcoming with help of relatives and friends is the sense of "community". Great article. The fact these people live in China and the Olympics are taking place most likely is why a reporter can get this story. Do not get an idea that communism is good "for allowing such a story". Have you talked to anyone who has lived in communism then came to USA to live? We need to remember these girls who at least had a chance to meet and see things in their country at this time in history.

Beijing teens give quake survivors warm embrace

a registered investment advisor, bethesda, md — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:39:54 GMT

Very touching story - bring tears to my eyes.

Beijing teens give quake survivors warm embrace

Davis, Corpus Christi, Texas — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:11:56 GMT

People of china have a very different culture and understanding. They are known for there hard work and no play attitude. I was treated with great kindness and never felt nervous during my month long stay. I think we as americans could learn a lot from the chinese if we were not so spoiled. The children study so hard to make it in a society that is over populated yet find time to comfort those in need. I will return someday to learn and share more with my new friends. We were all created equal its just that some of us don't know that Yet OR have forgotten !!!

Beijing teens give quake survivors warm embrace

L.Stetson, Grass Valley, CA — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 15:12:13 GMT

Ging, You are a wise person. We "westerners" should spend less time complaining and more time being greatful for what we have. This story is indeed heart touching. We have a lot to learn from the asian community.

Beijing teens give quake survivors warm embrace

Jerry.. Queens New York — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:19:35 GMT

Its a great article, its an example where we all could learn from it, china have come a long way, first and for most, china as one have done so much for the past 3o years, i came to the USA 30 years ago, and i want back to vist 30 yaers later,( last November),communist or not..for what i see and know,the chinese are Caring, compassionate and giving people.so for those who are bashing china.. enough is enough. Give peace a chance.. Peace.

Beijing teens give quake survivors warm embrace

ali from Baltimore — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 03:58:13 GMT

that was a touching story
I hope the girls stay in touch and continue their friendship
God Bless them

We should have more stories like this so everyone can see that people are the same every where
we all share love joy and tragedy

Beijing teens give quake survivors warm embrace

Li Lei, Chengdu — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 03:11:06 GMT

I am living and studying in Sichuan, China. I expericened the disaster. you know, when the earthquake occured, each of us wanted to go to the disaster areas as a volunteer. but, there are so many people with the same idea, and they ask for those strong ever-soldiers or sports students in colleges. so,we wanted to donated blood, because we heared that hospitals need the A-type blood. but, all of the blood banks had been filled. At last we found a depository where need some volunteers to coney the materials. just less than 10 minutes, all of the the materials were coneyed into the trucks that were also volunteers. those days, all of us were touched. this is just a story i want to tell. I have read all of the comments here. i feel so gratified.humanity's kindness exists everywhere on the planet.