On the afternoon of November 26, a major Grade 5 fire spread across multiple residential buildings in Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, causing severe casualties and drawing widespread public concern. In response, on November 28, Qiming Venture Partners made a donation of HK$3 million to the Tai Po Wang Fuk Court Aid Fund established by the Hong Kong SAR Government, to support affected residents and contribute to post-disaster reconstruction.
The Hong Kong SAR Government established the Tai Po Wang Fuk Court Aid Fund on November 27, with an initial allocation of HK$300 million, to coordinate social resources and fully carry out rescue and recovery support. The fund is also open to donations from the public, aiming to unite support from all walks of life to facilitate efficient aid distribution. Qiming Venture Partners responded promptly with this donation, to assist those affected while fulfilling its corporate social responsibility.
Qiming Venture Partners expresses our condolences to the families impacted by the major fire, and our deepest respect to the firefighters and rescue personnel at the frontline. We are grateful for their exceptional professionalism and selfless dedication which were evident throughout the crisis. Qiming hopes that its contribution will help alleviate the challenges faced by affected residents and support their swift return to normal life. Qiming also calls on more social forces to join in the relief efforts and contribute to the rebuilding of the affected communities.
