BASF-YPC Company Limited made contribution to Dongwang Primary School in Luhe District, Nanjing, to improve the teaching condition of this school located in the under-developed region, and to help dozens of poor pupils continue their study.

On June 18, 2004, the donation was held in Dongwang Primary School with the attendance of Dr. Blumenberg, the company president, Mr. Qiu Shoupeng, director of Luhe District, etc. The 600 pupils, wearing the red hats made for them by the company, sat on the playground to welcome these guests.

Social responsibility being one component of our company's value of sustainable development, helping these pupils demonstrates fully our affection and responsibility towards the society.

The overwhelming applause echoed in the playground as Dr. Blumenberg presented to Mr. Zhu Fuping, the schoolmaster, the RMB 200,000 worth of computers and multi-media teaching facilities and Mr. Chen Zhilong, chairman of the company Trade Union, presented to the representative of the donated pupils another sum of RMB 120,000 voluntarily donated by the company employees. This is the best reward from the pupils to the company's affection on these pupils and the hearty appreciation from the community to this young joint venture!