A charity auction was held in Beijing Thursday night, attracting some 500 celebrities to dedicate their love to mothers and newborn babies in poor areas.

Entertainment stars including Hu Jing, Huang Yi, Lu Yi and pop band Yuquan took part in the event, which was jointly organized by China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation and the organizing committee of Top Essence exhibition.

The auction items were all donated by internationally-acclaimed brands and exhibiters of Top Essence. Over 1.5 million yuan, or about US$200,000, were raised through the auction. All the proceeds will be used to aid the lying-in women and their babies from poor families.

(CRIENGLISH.com September 22, 2007)