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China to send medical supplies, experts to Philippines amid COVID-19 threat
China will provide the Philippines with urgently needed medical supplies and send medical experts to aid in the fight against COVID-19.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi assured Philippine Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. that Beijing is willing to extend utmost assistance to the Philippines.
The medical supplies will include test kits and protective clothing.
Wang Yi expressed China's sympathy for the Philippines' current difficulties and acknowledged the support the Philippines provided to China during its own severe epidemic situation.
Locsin had previously expressed hope for China's assistance due to shortages in medical supplies and facilities.
Locsin also congratulated China on its achievements in controlling the virus and expressed confidence in their ability to overcome the epidemic.
Wang urged for international cooperation and the establishment of a community with a shared future.
China, as a responsible country, will share its prevention and control experiences and provide assistance within its capacity.
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