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300,000 Donate $2.3M for Children's Cleft Lip Surgeries

1/27/2026

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More than 300,000 internet users donated about 20 million yuan (US$2.3 million) to Beijing Smile Angel Children’s Hospital in Beijing’s Chaoyang District.
The hospital treats children with cleft lips and palates.
Since its opening in May 2012, it has performed 16,000 free surgeries for children from impoverished families in northwestern and southwestern China.
The hospital aims to provide essential care for these children and address a regional health issue.

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More than 300,000 internet users donated about 20 million yuan (US$2.3 million) to Beijing Smile Angel Children’s Hospital in Beijing’s Chaoyang District.
The hospital treats children with cleft lips and palates.
Since its opening in May 2012, it has performed 16,000 free surgeries for children from impoverished families in northwestern and southwestern China.
The hospital aims to provide essential care for these children and address a regional health issue.