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China influencer exposed over fake US$150,000 flood gift; Red Cross finds only 15-cent offers

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A Chinese influencer has faced widespread public criticism after a purported donation of 1 million yuan, equivalent to approximately US$150,000, for flood relief efforts was allegedly exposed as fabricated. The incident centers around typhoon-induced torrential rains that have ravaged the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region in southern China since July.

Investigations into the pledge revealed a stark discrepancy between the claimed amount and the actual contribution. According to the Red Cross, the influencer's actual offers amounted to only 15 cents, sparking intense backlash regarding the integrity of charitable donations amid natural disaster recovery efforts.

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