People across the world have been offering helping hands to survivors in the quake-hit regions of southwestern China.

In Beichuan, one of the worst hit counties, an official suggested that local people erect two monuments while constructing the earthquake museum upon the debris: One for quake victims, and the other for donors, volunteers, and other supporters.

The China Youth Daily carried a commentary saying that it is necessary to set up a monument for the victims, but there is no need to set up one for people who helped with the rescue efforts.

The paper says it would not be easy to incorporate the names of the supporters into the name list, as many of them did not give their names. Many international friends have also offered support anonymously.

Also, the papers says setting up a monument for the helpers would leave a psychological burden on those who have received help.

As Chinese people traditionally repay others' kindness and support, the article notes, erecting such a monument would always remind the victims that they owe debts to the relief workers.

In addition, the paper says it will cost a lot of moeny to reconstruct these areas, and it is of essential importance to make the best use of limited funds. It notes saving money from setting up a monument for supporters would be one of such effort.