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Duterte to ask for China’s help if COVID-19 situation worsens
President Rodrigo Duterte thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping for China's offer of assistance in the country's fight against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Duterte mentioned receiving a letter from Xi Jinping assuring readiness to help the Philippines if the situation worsens.
He also noted that Filipino workers would be allowed to return to mainland China.
Duterte acknowledged China's progress in managing the crisis, with Xi Jinping having visited Wuhan to declare the spread of the disease had been "basically curbed".
The President expressed hope that the Philippines would not need to ask for help but was thankful for the offer.
Prior to this, Duterte met with China's Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian to discuss cooperation and the COVID-19 response.
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