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Chinese ambassador says more donations coming into PH for COVID-19 response
Philippines
Chinese ambassador says more donations coming into PH for COVID-19 response
Chinese ambassador says more donations coming into PH for COVID-19 response
Published Apr 17, 2020 12:00 am
By Roy Mabasa
Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian on Friday said more donations are arriving to help the country in its fight against COVID-19.
Chinese Ambassador-designate to the Philippines Huang Xilian (PNA via Joyce Ann L. Rocamora / MANILA BULLETIN)
The new batch of donations, according to the Chinese diplomat, will arrive in Manila “in the near future,” adding that this is on top of the large quantities of medical supplies that were already given to the Philippines by various Chinese groups and individuals such as the Jack Ma Foundation, Hong Kong Prudential Enterprise, Huawei, Bank of China, Panhua Group, and many others.
“China will continue to provide our support and assistance to the best of our ability to the Philippines, and stand together with the Philippine government and people to jointly tackle the challenges and tide over the difficulties,” the Chinese ambassador said in his remarks in a virtual press conference for visiting Chinese medical experts.
Huang said the Chinese government has donated three batches of medical supplies to the Philippines, including 102,000 test kits, 400,000 surgical masks, 40,000 medical N95 masks, 15,000 medical protective suits, 5,000 medical face shields, and 30 non-invasive ventilators.
He added that Beijing also assisted the Philippines in purchasing medical supplies from China and has made every effort to prioritize the supplies of medicine and medical equipment urgently needed by Manila.
“China has so far assisted the Philippines in purchasing nearly 10,000 cubic meters of anti-epidemic supplies and a large amount of medicine, effectively meeting the demand of the Philippines,” he said.
Despite the current suspension of commercial flights in both countries, the Chinese envoy said they coordinated the opening of an “air life channel” by granting landing permits to Philippine military aircraft and Chinese chartered planes to deliver the much-needed supplies to Manila.
Also, a major part of the ongoing cooperation to deal with the pandemic is the dispatch of a group of Chinese medical team experts to assist the Philippines in battling COVID-19. Huang said this team is among the first three teams sent by the Chinese government to the ASEAN countries.
“Most of the team members have had frontline experience to fight against the epidemic. On behalf of the Chinese Embassy, I would like to extend our utmost respect to them for heading for the frontline once again to assist our friendly neighbor to fight against the epidemic without any fear,” he added.
Chinese Ambassador-designate to the Philippines Huang Xilian (PNA via Joyce Ann L. Rocamora / MANILA BULLETIN)
The new batch of donations, according to the Chinese diplomat, will arrive in Manila “in the near future,” adding that this is on top of the large quantities of medical supplies that were already given to the Philippines by various Chinese groups and individuals such as the Jack Ma Foundation, Hong Kong Prudential Enterprise, Huawei, Bank of China, Panhua Group, and many others.
“China will continue to provide our support and assistance to the best of our ability to the Philippines, and stand together with the Philippine government and people to jointly tackle the challenges and tide over the difficulties,” the Chinese ambassador said in his remarks in a virtual press conference for visiting Chinese medical experts.
Huang said the Chinese government has donated three batches of medical supplies to the Philippines, including 102,000 test kits, 400,000 surgical masks, 40,000 medical N95 masks, 15,000 medical protective suits, 5,000 medical face shields, and 30 non-invasive ventilators.
He added that Beijing also assisted the Philippines in purchasing medical supplies from China and has made every effort to prioritize the supplies of medicine and medical equipment urgently needed by Manila.
“China has so far assisted the Philippines in purchasing nearly 10,000 cubic meters of anti-epidemic supplies and a large amount of medicine, effectively meeting the demand of the Philippines,” he said.
Despite the current suspension of commercial flights in both countries, the Chinese envoy said they coordinated the opening of an “air life channel” by granting landing permits to Philippine military aircraft and Chinese chartered planes to deliver the much-needed supplies to Manila.
Also, a major part of the ongoing cooperation to deal with the pandemic is the dispatch of a group of Chinese medical team experts to assist the Philippines in battling COVID-19. Huang said this team is among the first three teams sent by the Chinese government to the ASEAN countries.
“Most of the team members have had frontline experience to fight against the epidemic. On behalf of the Chinese Embassy, I would like to extend our utmost respect to them for heading for the frontline once again to assist our friendly neighbor to fight against the epidemic without any fear,” he added.