Madame Qian Wei and the representatives from foreign embassies in China  visited two other child patients in recovery from the cochlear implant surgeries

On 31 May 2019, Madame Qian Wei, wife of State Councilor and Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi, together with 16 ambassadors and representatives from 11 embassies in China, visited the hearing-impaired children which was assisted by the tenth “Love Knows No Borders — Hear Love of the World” Charity Sale at the Chinese PLA General Hospital. The event was also attended by Dean Ren Guoquan and Vice Dean Lu Jiyun of the Chinese PLA General Hospital, Deputy Director-General Wang Lutong of the Protocol Department of the Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry, Vice Chairman and Secretary-General Liu Wenkui of the China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation, and Secretary-General Zhu Xisheng of the China Children and Teenagers' Fund.

Madame Qian Wei and the representatives from foreign embassies in China presented the kids with Children's Day gifts

Remarks were made by Madame Qian Wei on the significance of the event, wife of the Poland Ambassador Izabella Zajaczkowska on her experience in the charity sale, President Ren Guoquan on the social responsibility of the hospital, Vice President and Secretary-General Liu Wenkui on the implementation of the project, and Professor Dai Pu on the medical treatment. A parent expressed gratitude on behalf of the families of the assisted children. Then, Madame Qian Wei and the representatives from foreign embassies in China visited the ward area to switch on the cochlear implants for three child patients and visited two other child patients in recovery from the surgeries. They asked the children’s situation then presented gifts , wished them speedy recovery and good health.

The "Love Knows No Borders" international charity sale was started from 2009 which has been led by wife of Chinese Foreign Minister. These charity activities have covered fields such as health, education and infrastructure development in poverty areas. The charity sale has developed to focus on one specific theme, one particular vulnerable group, and one set of social issues every year. Ten years later, "Love Knows No Borders" has made unique contribution to Chinese diplomacy and poverty alleviation career.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China started to co-host the "Love Knows No Borders" international charity sale with the China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation in 2016. With the 2.23 million yuan raised that year, 22 bridges were built in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, which improved the transportation conditions in the poverty areas in Southwest China, made it easier for local villagers especially children.

In 2017, 3.35 million yuan was raised from the charity sale for the construction of 7 health clinics in Jinping and the expansion of a health center in Malipo, Yunnan. These projects improved the health and medical conditions for the local communities and eased their difficulties in accessing medical services.

International Charity Sale Event in October, 2018

The tenth "Love Knows No Borders - Hear Love of the World" was held at the National Stadium on 21 October 2018. The event was attended by 89 embassies in China, received donations from 26 Chinese and foreign companies, and raised more than 6.28 million yuan which will be used to provide cochlear implant surgeries and rehabilitation for over 100 children with congenital hearing loss from poverty areas in Gansu and other provinces.

"Love Knows No Borders" has become a well-recognized charity  event and an influential international platform. At this critical period in the fight against poverty, "Love Knows No Borders" has made unique contribution to Chinese diplomacy and poverty alleviation career. We hope that the tenth "Love Knows No Borders - Hear Love of the World" charity sale will motivate more people to join, pay more attention to the distressed children, and devote to more people in need.

China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation will continue to cooperate with the China Children and Teenagers’ Foundation and the Beijing Love Decibel Foundation to help hearing-impaired children from poverty areas with their treatment and rehabilitation with relevant regulations and requirements strictly.