Recall - Sichuan Earthquake

In one single event, approximately 66000 people died. News of the tragedy spreaded globally. People were moved to donate whatever it is needed to aid them. Pictures of devastation can be freely found in the media.

However, it is different from the situation in Africa. Solely using South Africa as an example, the death rate is 30 per 1000. Therefore the death total is around 958,000 per year. To us, to the media, to everyone around the world, it is purely a statistic. In a country rich in resources but economically poor, their death means nothing.

China, with the world's largest foreign reserve above a trillion USD, should be able to help itself and yes it is helping itself. Donations to China are most probably on a political basis.

What is going on???