BEIJING: The Chinese government has so far provided medical supplies including surgical masks, protective gears and testing reagents to 127 countries and four international organizations to help them fight Covid-19 pandemic.
“So far, the Chinese government has provided and is providing supplies to 127 countries and four international organizations, including surgical masks, protective gears and testing reagents,” Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said during his regular briefing held here.
He said that China donated $20 million to the World Health Organization (WHO), sent 13 medical teams to 11 countries and held over 70 video conferences with experts from more than 150 countries and international organizations.
“Localities, enterprises and civil groups in China also donated medical supplies to more than 100 countries, regions and international organizations,” he added. The spokesperson said that some countries asked China for assistance in commercial procurement through diplomatic channels, and we recommended exporters to them.
“China’s Ministry of Commerce also published a list of manufacturers certified by regulatory authorities and facilitated the customs clearance of supplies in compliance with regulations,” he added.
He informed that as of April 8, 58 countries and regions as well as four international organizations have signed contracts on commercial procurement of medical supplies with Chinese businesses, and another 71 countries and ten international organizations are in talks for such purchase, adding, “There are other foreign buyers cooperating with Chinese companies, too.”
Giving details, he said that according to statistics from Chinese customs, from March 1 to April 4, China exported RMB 10.2 billion worth of anti-epidemic supplies, including 3.86 billion masks, 37.52 million protective gears, 2.41 million infrared thermometers, 16,000 ventilators, 2.84 million testing kits and 8.41 million protective goggles.
Zhao Lijian remarked that with the vision of a community of shared future for mankind, China had provided support and assistance to the international community within its capacity while continuing to do a good job in epidemic control at home.–Agencies
