Praising relief efforts by Chinese individuals and nongovernmental organizations to assist victims of the recent earthquake in the People's Republic of China, recognizing the Chinese Government for allowing such efforts to proceed and for allowing open media coverage of the earthquake, and encouraging the Chinese Government to continue this new era of openness.

Praises the Chinese individuals who have formed voluntary relief efforts for their commitment to aid the May 2008 earthquake victims.

Recognizes the Chinese government for allowing individuals and nongovernmental organizations unprecedented latitude in assisting earthquake victims and for allowing unprecedented open media coverage of the earthquake.

Encourages the Chinese government to continue this new era of openness.