On the 6th, a strong earthquake of 7.8 on the Richter scale occurred in Turkey, causing serious casualties.

(Associated Press)

[Instant News/Comprehensive Report] A 7.8 strong earthquake on the Richter scale occurred in Turkey on the 6th, causing serious casualties. Our country went to the rescue and listed the local supplies to respond to the relief requirements of the Chinese people. However, the clothes need to be "new" or "unused". However, it sparked discussions. Some people questioned why it is necessary to wear something new when it is good enough to wear?

My Turkish Trade Office in Taipei also made an explanation on this.

Kind-hearted Chinese want to assist in disaster relief. Our Turkish Trade Office in Taipei responded to the calls of Chinese people for disaster relief. On the 8th, they announced a list of urgently needed items for the reference of Chinese people. The temperature in the disaster-stricken areas in Turkey is low, and there may be sub-zero temperatures at night, and because of the power outage due to the earthquake, there is a great need for clothing that can keep out the cold Winter clothes, but the resident stated on the list that only "new" or "unused" clothes were accepted, which sparked discussion.

Please read on...

Someone left a message questioning, "The clothes must be brand new...", "Originally, there was no limit to "new" or "unused" in the previous article, so I immediately called on relatives and friends, but when I saw this article, I instantly extinguished it. Helping others is the foundation of happiness", and even threatened that he had gone to ask relatives and friends to "stop rummaging through boxes and boxes".

However, this requirement of the resident office is actually based on hygiene considerations, and it has also been noted on the list. Reasonable Chinese people leave a message to support, "Support brand new, because there is really no time to filter clothes, and we can help as much as we can." , "Support brand-new clothes. Volunteers are very busy. The size of brand-new clothes is clearly marked on them, and they can be sent directly to disaster victims." Some netizens also think that since it is difficult to donate brand-new clothes, it is better to change it to donating money instead.

Netizen "Captain Hook" who has supported disaster reconstruction work explained his ideas in detail through PTT; It also takes manpower to sort out used clothes, which will also cause troubles in disaster relief.

"Captain Hook" also explained that underwear is also a necessity. "Old clothes make the recipients feel uncomfortable and will only be discarded in the end." The victims also have dignity. ?” I hope you don’t do to others what you don’t want yourself to do to yourself.

Some netizens questioned how it is possible for someone to donate moldy clothes on purpose. A former volunteer netizen complained, "I don't think you have sorted out the donated items. Someone donated even the moldy ones in the bag, and then I told you that only Why can’t it be brand new after wearing it once? Everyone should be a volunteer once to know how far north the Taiwanese are.” It also wastes a lot of manpower to deal with it", "You can buy new ones for the cost of transporting your tattered and moldy clothes, and pretend to do good deeds when you want to clean up your home."