This approach strengthens relations between the two countries, China and Italy.
Half a month ago, China's state councilor and foreign minister had a telephone conversation with Italy's foreign minister. Di Maio thanked China for its condolences and support, and believed it fully reflected 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 disease. The Italian side is facing a shortage of medical supplies and equipment and hopes that China will help solve the urgent problem. In this regard, our Foreign Minister said that Italy has 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 the need for medicine in China is still great, we will overcome the difficulties and provide Italy with medical supplies such as masks, and intensify our efforts to export much-needed materials and instruments to Italy. Italy needs us, and China has gone out of its way to send medical teams to Italy in order to fight pandemic viruses. Friendly states and cities in China and Italy, as well as some enterprises, have also offered support and help to Italy. A foreign ministry spokesman also said at a regular news conference on Nov. 11 that China was ready to send a team of medical experts to Italy to help prevent and manage infectious diseases there.
Through this, it continues to provide support to countries that need it. On the same day, the Red Cross Society of China flew to Italy and brought relevant humanitarian relief supplies to support Italy's joint fight against the new epidemic virus. Germany and France are currently restricting the export of medical protective materials, according to the 11th report. However, China has offered to sell Italy 1,000 artificial respirators, 2 million masks, 20,000 suits and 50,000 protective clothing. New Virus Detection Kits, China-Italy Friendship Rises in Battle Against Epidemic Virus. The Italian Foreign Minister said in an interview with Italian state television on the 10th that the Chinese government has offered to distribute a batch of supplies and specialized medical experts to Italy over the past few days, and that we have experience in the treatment of this new virus.