Chinese Foreign Ministry "Will Provide Emergency Medical Supplies to Korea"

[Asia Economy Beijing=Special Correspondent Park Sun-mi] The Chinese government announced that it will provide emergency medical supplies to Korea as soon as possible.

Ma Zhaoxu, Vice Minister of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said at a press briefing on China and international cooperation related to COVID-19 on the 5th, "China cannot forget the valuable help and support sent by the Korean government, society, and various sectors in the fight against COVID-19," adding, "The recent spread of COVID-19 in Korea is becoming serious, and Korea's difficulties are China's difficulties."

He explained, "China will provide all necessary support to fully assist the Korean government and people in their fight against COVID-19," and "I have already spoken with Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha to discuss cooperation plans in various fields such as joint COVID-19 prevention efforts, treatment, and vaccine research."

Vice Minister Ma added, "The Chinese government plans to support Korea with emergency medical supplies as soon as possible," and "Some local governments and companies in China are already preparing support for Korean regions severely affected by COVID-19, such as Daegu and Gyeongbuk." He also said, "China is discussing the establishment of a joint prevention mechanism with Korea and has proposed strengthening cooperation in information exchange related to health, quarantine, and customs," and "China hopes to establish a comprehensive platform with Korea to exchange information related to epidemic prevention."

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