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The international rescue and relief aid towards quake-hit Japan is being bolstered by active efforts from big names of the tech and entertainment worlds. The country brought to its knees by a powerful earthquake and the consequent tsunami on Friday has moved unexpected and unusual quarters to extend a helping hand, from China to celebs like Lady Gaga and Charlie Sheen while the tech world has also been mobilized towards Japan relief.
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Keeping aside differences, China joined the long list of countries providing aid and rescue for Japan. Xinhua reported, a 15-strong Chinese international search and rescue team Monday morning set out to join the relief work in Oofunato, Iwate, a city severely damaged by a 9.0-magnitude earthquake.
China, which is prone to earthquakes and other natural disasters, expressed deep condolences and said it fully empathizes. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao further assured, "We will provide more as Japan needs it and we want to continue to help as necessary."
Among the other countries that are sending in aid include, United States of America, South Korea, Australia, Sri Lanka, India, Britain, Russia, Afghanistan, and Thailand.
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Strengthening the efforts put in by the world authorities to help Japan are the biggies from the world of entertainment.
American pop star Lady Gaga has designed a Livestrong-esque bracelet to help raise funds for relief efforts. The rubber bangle is white and is imprinted in red with "We Pray For Japan" in English and Japanese. Price at $5, Lady Gaga also chose to leave her mark on the Japan relief bracelet with a "monster claw". The wristband can be pre-ordered on Lady Gaga's website for shipment on or around March 25.
"Little Monsters, show your support for Japan with this 'We Pray For Japan' wristband! Choose your price to add an additional donation with your wristband. All proceeds go directly to Japan relief efforts," a statement on Lady Gaga's official website reads.
Soon after the news of the devastating quake emerged, celebrities joined commoners to express their condolences and pray for the victims on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter.
"My heart breaks 4 Japan. woke up this morning early with a song in my heart. not sure what but wow! so much going on in the world!" posted singer Alicia Keys on the microblogging site.
Charlie Sheen, who dominated the headlines until the Japan quake, tweeted, "Curveball; Warlock edict; pain & devastation in Japan demands us all to dig deep & LOVE THEM VIOLENTLY Dogspeed my cadres of the Far East! C"
Now, celebrities are using the same online venue to inspire people to donate.
"Remember as you go about your day please #prayforjapan & if you are able, text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10 to Japan's emergency relief," Katy Perry tweeted Sunday.
P.Diddy posted, "EVERYONE KEEP TEXTING!! The quake & tsunami victims in Japan NEED US!!!"
