China public donate US$2.3 million within days to hospital for cleft lip kids after urgent appeal

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Alice YanJanuary 27, 2026 at 02:00 AM

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A Beijing-based charity hospital, the Smile Angel Children's Hospital, received approximately US$2.3 million in donations from over 300,000 internet users following an urgent appeal. The hospital, located in Beijing's Chaoyang District, specializes in providing free treatment for children born with cleft lips and palates. Since opening in May 2012, it has performed 16,000 free operations. Many of the children treated come from impoverished families in northwestern and southwestern China. The funds will help the hospital continue its work providing essential medical care to children with congenital defects.

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Chaoyang District ×260% Beijing 70% Li Yapeng 70% China ×280% Beijing Smile Angel Children’s Hospital ×290%

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