Because Italy helped us when our country was in trouble, and people in our country return favors.
The Chinese government and people sympathize with the current situation in Italy and are doing everything they can to help. On the 10th, the Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister had a telephone conversation with the Italian Foreign Minister. Di Maio thanked China for its condolences and support, and believed that this fully reflects the traditional friendship between the two peoples. Di Maio said the current epidemic in Italy is very serious and the Italian government is paying close attention and learning from China's successful experience in fighting the epidemic and taking effective measures to stop the spread of the epidemic. The Italian side is facing a shortage of medical supplies and equipment and hopes that China will help solve the urgent problem.
In this connection, our Foreign Minister said Italy had given China valuable support during the most difficult period of its fight against the epidemic. Now we want to stand with the Italians, and although China's medical needs are still great, we will overcome the difficulties by providing Italy with medical supplies such as masks and by stepping up our efforts to export much-needed materials and instruments to Italy. If Italy needs it, China has not hesitated to send medical teams to Italy in order to fight the epidemic. Friendly states and cities in China and Italy, as well as some enterprises, have also offered support and help to Italy. A spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also held a regular press conference on Nov. 11, saying that China is ready to send a team of medical experts to Italy in order to help prevent and manage infectious diseases there. Through this, it continues to provide support and backing to countries in need of support.
On the same day, the Red Cross Society of China flew to Italy and brought relevant humanitarian relief materials to support Italy's joint fight against the new epidemic of coronary pneumonia. Germany and France are currently restricting the export of medical protective materials, but China has offered to sell Italy 1,000 artificial respirators, 2 million masks, 20,000 protective suits, and 50,000 gowns, according to 11 reports. New Coronavirus Detection Kit, China-Italy Friendship Rises in Battle Against Epidemic Virus In an interview with Italian state television on the 10th, the Italian Foreign Minister said that the Chinese government has offered to distribute a batch of supplies and specialized medical experts to Italy in the past few days. They have the first experience with this new coronavirus. He thanked the Chinese government in this regard, saying: ? In difficult times, the two countries will stand together.