Chinese Red Cross

Chinese Red Cross may refer to:

  • Red Cross Society of China, the Chinese Red Cross Society based in Beijing, People's Republic of China.
  • Red Cross Society of the Republic of China, the ICRC recognized Taiwanese Red Cross based in Taipei, Taiwan (Republic of China).

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