Recently, some media have raised questions on the relevant matters of the receipt and use of donated money and materials by the Chinese Red Cross. A spokesperson for the Chinese Red Cross has answered the following questions:
1. Regarding the issue of "some leaders of the Red Cross saying in the media that 13 million yuan was spent to buy 1000 tents."
Answer: The above figures are incorrect. In fact, up to now, the Chinese Red Cross has allocated a total of 18,510 tents worth 21.75 million yuan to the earthquake-stricken areas.
2. Regarding the issue of "the direction of the use of donations received by the Red Cross."