International Aid: Philippines Typhoon

Philippines typhoon: BEIJING, China - The outpouring of international aid to the Philippines makes China's contribution for typhoon relief look like a trickle: even Swedish furniture chain Ikea and beverage giant Coca-Cola have done more than the world's second-largest economy. That won't help Beijing's campaign to win over neighbours with its soft power. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. Another Chinese rival, Japan, on Friday pledged another $20 million in aid, raising its total to $30 million, and offered to send troops, ships and planes. A man looks over near the front page of a Chinese newspaper showing a photo of the typhoon damage in the Philippines and the white characters on blue which reads "U.S. and Europe hype up Chinese aid to Philippines as 'Not Generous' ", at a newsstand in Beijing, China, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013. The outpouring of international aid to the Philippines makes Chinas contribution for typhoon relief look like a trickle - and that wont help Beijings campaign to win over neighbors with its soft power. AP Photo/Ng Han Guan Related Items Articles Philippines typhoon death toll jumps by more than 1,200, now stands at 3,621 China has pledged less than $2 million in cash and materials, compared to $20 million provided by the United States, which also launched a massive military-driven rescue operation that includes an aircraft carrier. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.