She participated in a fundraising event and auction organized by the China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation and the movie channel of China Central Television (CCTV).
Tang Wei donated a qipao (traditional Chinese dress) she wore in the film 'Lust, Caution' for auction, the winning bid for the item was 50,000 RMB (~US$6,700). A sword from Jet Li's new film 'Warlords' was sold to actor Wu Yue for 41,500 RMB (~US$5600). In total 29.71 million yuan (US$4.01 million) was raised through donations and auctions of art and movie memorabilia.