Chinese people united in front of the earthquake which took place on May 12th. Soon after the earthquake happened, Sohu.com, one of the biggest online portal in China, stood out with China RedCross, to provide its help to the people affected. Many web-users donate money and stuffs through Sohu online community and blogs.

China RedCross Organization published the bank account and hotline for donation on the Sohu website. Sohu launched 'Com on, China!' special column at the official website, which becomes the biggest platform for news and love. At the same time, Sohu called on the Chinese enterprises to donate for disaster areas. Yao Ming and many Chinese stars donated through Sohu.com.

Sohu itself also donated RMB 2 million for the disaster areas, also sent out mobile communication vehicle, to support the communication in the areas. Zhang Chaoyang, CEO of Sohu said:'Make full use of the time, since time means lifes. For the Tangshan Earthquake, just because of the timly help, many lifes were saved. The 2 million from Sohu is not sufficient for affected people, I hope more can join us to overcome the difficulties together. I believe Chinese people can unit together to resist the disaster. This determination and emotion will strengthen the determination and confidence of those who affected from the disaster.'