Japanese Government "Finalizing Coordination to Support China with Masks and Protective Clothing"

▲Yoshihide Suga, Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan [Image source=AP Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] On the 28th, the Japanese government announced that it is promoting a plan to support China, which is in a state of emergency due to the novel coronavirus infection (Wuhan pneumonia), with masks and protective clothing.

Yoshihide Suga, Chief Cabinet Secretary and spokesperson for the Japanese government, said at a regular briefing on the same day, "We are currently in final coordination with the Chinese side regarding the support contents to cooperate as much as possible in a form that meets the specific demands of China," adding, "We are reviewing support mainly focused on masks and protective clothing."

Secretary Suga stated, "Regarding support for China, at the day before yesterday's Japan-China Foreign Ministers' meeting, we conveyed the intention that 'Japan will fully support what it can cooperate on to prevent the spread of the infection,' and the Chinese side responded with 'We appreciate Japan's cooperation.'"

The Japanese government is also promoting a plan to send two chartered planes to repatriate Japanese residents living in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, known as the outbreak site of Wuhan pneumonia.

Secretary Suga added, "The Japanese government is preparing to repatriate all applicants by mobilizing all available means," and "We are preparing to depart as soon as we receive permission from China."

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