Smoore Donates 800 million RMB to Tibet Earthquake Relief

Jan.14
Smoore Donates 800 million RMB to Tibet Earthquake Relief
Chinese e-cigarette companies donate 800 million RMB to earthquake victims in Tibet, supporting relief efforts and reconstruction.

On January 14th, the official WeChat account of Smoore announced that they will donate 5 million RMB to the earthquake-stricken area in Dingri County, Shigatse, Tibet through the Chinese Red Cross. The donation will be specifically used for earthquake relief efforts and post-disaster reconstruction.

Smoore Donates 800 million RMB to Tibet Earthquake Relief
Smoore Announcement | Image Source: Social Media Account

 

January 14, 2025

 

Faced with various disasters, Chinese e-cigarette companies have conducted various forms of charity actions such as donations multiple times.

 

On January 8th, Geekvape's official social media account announced that Geekvape teamed up with Heaven Gifts to donate 3 million yuan to the Tibet Autonomous Region Red Cross and professional charity partners. The donation will be used to support emergency relief and long-term reconstruction efforts following disasters.

 


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