2008 Sichuan earthquake - Rescue efforts also came from Jet Li's One Foundation
Time: Saturday May 31, 2008
Place: Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Details: Rescue efforts also came from Jet Li's One Foundation which saw the martial arts actor Wu Jing assisting in the efforts.
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