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Excoriated by China, 'Miserly' Firms Defend Quake Aid

Posted May 22, 08 10:24 AM CDT in Business,  World 

(Newser) – Mega-companies are defending themselves against harsh criticism on Chinese websites that they’ve done too little to help earthquake survivors, AP reports. Companies such as McDonald’s, Wal-Mart, and Nokia were labeled “International Super-Misers” on one site. "We've been involved in helping and responding since day one,” said a McDonald’s rep, who added that the company pledged $15 million and is donating 40,000 meals.

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