Since the flood season began in June, a total of 433 rivers, as well as major lakes like Dongting, Poyang and Taihu, have risen beyond their warning levels, according to a release by the Ministry of Water Resources (MWR) on July 13. As many as 33 rivers have risen to their highest levels in history.

Veteran soldier volunteers help consolidate a flood embankment on the Changjiang River in Poyang County, east China's Jiangxi Province, July 18, 2020. After obtaining permission from local flood control task forces, the veteran soldier volunteers have been working as reinforcements on a river embankment. At a temporary evacuee shelter where they are based, the volunteers also look after the elderly and children while helping with sanitation work in the place. (Xinhua/Wan Xiang)

Chinese president Xi Jinping on July 17 chaired a leadership meeting on the flood control and relief work. Xi stressed putting people's lives and property first and taking more forceful measures to do a good job in flood control and relief work.

GPHL provided service personnel with necessary supplies, such as the Antiviral Oral Liquid, Compound Ganmaoling Pills and Pithecellobium Anti-inflammation Pills produced by HCPF; Rendan (heatstroke relief) produced by Wanglaoji Health; and Essential Balm and Compound Dexamethasone Acetate Cream produced by He Ji Gong.

"At this critical time, the commanders and soldiers stay in the flood-affected region to assist people and their property in many ways, including rescue efforts. As a company, we are obligated to do what we need to", said Chen Zhizhao.

Sticking to the commitment of ‘love for the world’, GPHL has always given back to society, such as making donations to help communities in need.

Editors: Olivia & Jerry