With each passing day, the devastation that has struck the Philippines has become more evident.

Fortunately, members of the international community are coming to the the rescue.  There has been an incredible out-pouring of generous support from countries, businesses and citizens around the world.

               You would think that a global power such as China would be one of the leading parties in this global relief effort. If only China had gotten the memo…

               China’s original pledge: $100,000 in assistance. Yep, you read that number correctly.

               Even now, that amount has been raised only to $1.6 million.

               To put that in perspective: IKEA is promising $2.7 million in relief. Coca-Cola: $2.5 million.

               To make matters worse, a recent Chinese editorial insinuated that the Filipinos haven’t been thankful enough for such a magnanimous gesture.

               This towards survivors bludgeoned by horrific human loss and destruction, and still facing hunger, infections, and disease.

               Talk about adding insult to injury.

               In the meantime, one can only hope that a certain global power starts acting more like such. Because chances are that in this case, a hundred grand just won’t cut it.