China's foreign aid to fight epidemics to build a common destiny

At the worst of the epidemic in China, the international community provided political support to China, with 79 countries and 10 international organizations providing donations of anti-epidemic materials to the Chinese people. It is a traditional virtue of the Chinese nation to cast me a peach and report it to Qiong Yao. Currently, the neo-coronary pneumonia epidemic is breaking out at multiple points around the world. Adhering to the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind, China, while making every effort to win the domestic epidemic prevention and control war, has actively promoted international cooperation in epidemic prevention and control, provided assistance to countries in need within its capacity, and made significant contributions to the global public health cause, which has been highly recognized and appreciated by all parties.

On March 18, Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang presided over the press conference and said that the Chinese government has delivered medical protection material assistance to Pakistan, Laos, Thailand, Iran, South Korea, Japan and other countries and the African Union, and provided a donation of US $20 million to WHO, it has announced to provide anti-epidemic material assistance to dozens of countries, including Italy, France, Spain, Greece, Serbia, the European Union, the Philippines, Egypt, South Africa, Iraq, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Cuba and Chile, and to support friendly countries in purchasing medical supplies in the Chinese market. In addition to the central government, local governments, enterprises and non-governmental organizations in China have also taken action to actively provide donations to relevant countries.

In addition, China has also shared its experience in diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control by sending medical expert groups to Iran, Iraq, Italy and other countries and holding video conferences with relevant countries and international organizations.

"Thanks to China for its support and assistance in the prevention and control of the epidemic"

On March 18, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China and the National Health Commission jointly organized a video conference for health experts on the new coronary pneumonia epidemic in China and Africa to share anti-epidemic information and exchange experience with government officials and health experts from the African Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Control and more than 20 African countries. Ouma, deputy director of the African Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said: "This meeting will help African countries better learn from China's experience and do a good job in the prevention and control of the epidemic in Africa." Abdoulaye Busso, director of the Health Emergency Operations Center of the Ministry of Health and Social Action in Senegal, said, "Chinese experts have introduced initiatives to fight the epidemic, which will greatly help African countries in developing relevant response plans. China's successful experience in fighting the epidemic is worth learning from all countries."

After the outbreak, the Chinese Embassy in the United States held talks with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the National Institutes of Health, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and the Johns Hopkins University Health and Safety Center to discuss cooperation in response to the epidemic. In-depth exchange. China has also shared with the United States its experience and information on the fight against the epidemic, and provided the English version of China's information on prevention and control, diagnosis and treatment, and monitoring to relevant U.S. departments and agencies to provide reference for their fight against the epidemic.

The Chinese Embassy in Peru introduced China's response to the epidemic to the Peruvian Ministry of Health, the Ministry of National Defense, and the Immigration Department, and made recommendations on Peru's fight against the epidemic based on the actual situation. The secret official said: "I thank China for its support and assistance in the prevention and control of the epidemic, and hope to hold a video conference with Chinese medical experts to continue to strengthen experience sharing."

The Chinese Embassy in Greece provided the Greek Ministry of Health, the National Public Health Organization and other departments with China's "New Coronavirus Pneumonia Diagnosis and Treatment Program", the new coronary pneumonia clinical treatment experience sharing press conference video, travel prevention and control guidelines and other information to help Greece fight the epidemic. Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis said that the Greek government attaches great importance to China's successful experience in fighting the epidemic and hopes to learn from China's experience and strengthen prevention and control measures. Greece and China support each other and work together in the fight against the epidemic, which will continue to write new stories for the traditional friendship between the two countries.

"It has strengthened our confidence and ability to fight the epidemic"

Recently, the first batch of 2000 new coronavirus nucleic acid detection kits donated by China to the Philippines arrived in Manila. The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines shared its experience in dealing with the epidemic with the Philippine side, maintained close communication with the Philippine Ministry of Health, provided the Philippine side with information such as diagnosis and treatment plans, travel prevention and control guidelines, and introduced traditional Chinese medicine treatment plans to assist the Philippine side in taking effective measures to prevent and control the epidemic. Virgil, Assistant Minister of Health of the Philippines, said that while doing a good job in its own prevention and control work, China has actively shared its experience with the international community and provided human and material support, which has been widely praised by the international community. We look forward to concrete cooperation with China in areas such as diagnosis and treatment programs and drugs, and continue to strengthen communication and coordination on the fight against the epidemic.

The first batch of new coronavirus nucleic acid testing kits donated by China arrived in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, on the night of March 17. The Chinese Embassy in Cambodia stated that protective clothing, medical masks and other materials donated by China will also arrive in Cambodia in the near future. At the same time, China has started relevant work and will send a medical expert team to help Cambodia fight the epidemic as soon as possible. The spokesperson of the Cambodian Ministry of Health, Owanding, said: "A friend in need sees the truth. I sincerely thank Chinese friends for their help. This is very important for us to fight the epidemic."

In coordination with the Chinese Embassy in Angola, the Mammoth Charity Foundation in Shenzhen, China, recently donated a new coronavirus nucleic acid test kit to Anfang. Mufenda, State Secretary for Public Health at the Ministry of Health, said, "Thanks to China's help, the Angolan side now has the ability to independently detect the new coronavirus. China's help is invaluable and reflects the friendship of the Chinese people towards the Angolan people."

Under the coordination of the Chinese Embassy in Madagascar, the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Madagascar donated livelihood materials to the Ministry of Health of Malaysia. Ahmed, Minister of Health of Malaysia, said: "For a long time, the Chinese medical team to Malaysia has worked actively and made valuable contributions to the development of medical and health services in Malaysia and the health of the people. Now it is working with Malaysian medical staff to prevent and control the epidemic. China's help has strengthened our confidence and ability to fight the epidemic."

"Strengthen cooperation to jointly win the battle of epidemic prevention and control"

China has repeatedly donated new coronavirus nucleic acid testing kits to Pakistan to help it detect cases on its own. "China has made important progress in the fight against the epidemic and has actively provided assistance to other countries, which has benefited and encouraged all countries." Samad Ali, general manager of Pakistan's "Battle" newspaper department, said: "Countries should strengthen cooperation to win the battle of epidemic prevention and control."

With the assistance of the Chinese Embassy in Iraq, the Red Cross Society of China assisted a team of Iraqi volunteer medical experts to exchange work in Baghdad Medical City. The two sides conducted in-depth exchanges on the detection and treatment of new coronavirus cases, hospital infection prevention and control, and case screening. Chinese experts also assisted Iraq in installing nucleic acid testing laboratory equipment provided by China, strengthening laboratory protection measures, and improving the sample receiving process. Yassin Ahmed Abbas, president of the Iraqi Red Crescent Society, said, "China has curbed the spread of the epidemic in a short period of time, and its valuable experience is worth learning from. China's help will greatly enhance Iraq's ability to prevent and control the epidemic."

The Chinese Embassy in Laos has established a hotline with relevant departments in Laos to provide information and suggestions on epidemic prevention and control to the Lao side. The Lao People's Daily recently wrote that Laos and China have maintained close communication and cooperation in health and epidemic prevention, news and information, and consular protection, and all links are efficient, transparent and functioning well. "The effective containment of the epidemic in China has greatly boosted the confidence of the Lancang-Mekong countries, including Laos." Lao Foreign Minister Sharon Sai said: "I sincerely thank China for its assistance to all countries, and hope to further strengthen the exchange and sharing of prevention and control experience with China, and jointly enhance the regional epidemic prevention and control capabilities."

Iranian Assistant Foreign Minister Zabib expressed his gratitude to the Chinese Embassy in Iran. Zabib said that China has provided us with valuable medical material assistance, and Iran and China support each other, which fully reflects the rich connotation of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. China has achieved remarkable results in the prevention and control of the epidemic and set an example for the international community. Countries should learn from China's experience and join hands to fight the epidemic.