Tsang urged more people, particularly the younger generation, to join in the effort to save lives.

"But follow-up measures and policies should be put in place to ensure the transparent and fair use of donated organs," he said.

Wang Haibo, director of the China Organ Transplant Response System, said the commission requires that donated organs be assigned to patients by a computerized system.

"The organs would go to those with the most medical need, regardless of their social status or wealth," he said.

About the broadcaster:

Anne Ruisi is an editor at China Daily online with more than 30 years of experience as a newspaper editor and reporter. She has worked at newspapers in the U.S., including The Birmingham News in Alabama and City Newspaper of Rochester, N.Y.

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