Jack Ma foundation initiates global donation of medical supplies

Jack Ma received rounds of worldwide positive publicity as he and the charity foundation under his charge are donating testing kits, surgical masks and medical use protective suits to countries that are afflicted by the outbreak of coronavirus. Besides, he donated RMB 1 billion worth of medical supplies to central Hubei province where epidemic cases were first found, and RMB 100 million to the research and development of Covid-19 vaccines. His first aid distribution tweet which manifested his benevolence has drawn nearly 430,000 likes. Other entrepreneurs, such as Microsoft founder Bill Gates who is also a member of the world wealth club, has pledged to donate $100 million for the global fight against the current novel coronavirus.