This time China sends '1.1 million masks' to Korea... also 10,000 medical protective suits

Chinese Ambassador to Korea Xing Haiming Meets Deputy Minister Kim Geon at Foreign Ministry on 6th to Discuss Support Plans
Expresses Willingness to Provide 50,000 Diagnostic Kits

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] Amid controversy over fairness between countries as the Korean government takes strong "reciprocal measures" against Japan following Japan's unilateral tightening of entry restrictions, the Chinese government has stepped up to support Korea with 1.1 million masks and diagnostic kits for 50,000 people.

According to the Chinese Embassy in Korea on the 7th, Xing Haiming, the Chinese Ambassador to Korea, met with Vice Minister Kim Geon at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building the previous day and conveyed that "the Chinese government plans to provide the Korean side with 100,000 N95 masks, 1 million medical surgical masks, and 10,000 medical protective suits."

The ambassador also said, "If necessary, we are willing to support diagnostic kits for 50,000 people and will support the Korean government and people in responding to the COVID-19 situation," the Chinese Embassy in Korea explained.

Furthermore, Ambassador Xing stated during the meeting, "The two countries are friendly close neighbors, and we appreciate the support and help sent by the Korean side to China during the COVID-19 response process," adding, "China is willing to work with Korea to properly implement the important agreements between the two heads of state, help each other, strengthen cooperation, and lead the China-Korea strategic cooperative partnership to a higher level."

In response, Vice Minister Kim expressed gratitude for the warm kindness and support sent by China when the Korean people were going through difficulties and reportedly replied that he believes the two countries will quickly win the war against COVID-19 through mutual cooperation.

Meanwhile, Korea announced a plan on January 30 to support China with medical supplies worth 5 million dollars and delivered face shields and masks.

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