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BEIJING, March 15-- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone talk with Philippine Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin on Sunday, saying China is willing to do its utmost to help the Philippines fight against COVID-19. On behalf of the Philippine side, Locsin reiterated firm support for China's fight against COVID-19, and congratulated China on its important achievements so far. He said that the Philippine side has always firmly believed that China will successfully overcome the epidemic, because the Communist Party of China has always led the Chinese people through difficulties time and again in history. Noting that the Philippines is now in a difficult time to fight against the epidemic and is facing a shortage of medical supplies and facilities, Locsin expressed hope that China will lend a helping hand and actively consider sending medical experts to the Philippines. The Philippine side knows well that China is a big country that is willing to help its neighbors to prosper while advancing towards its own prosperity, he added. Noting that both countries are now making every effort to fight the epidemic, Wang extended sincere sympathy to the Philippine people and said that China is paying close attention to the development of the epidemic situation in the Philippines. The Philippine government and people from all walks of life gave China valuable support when the epidemic situation in China was severe, Wang said, adding that China sympathizes with the current difficulties faced by the Philippine people and is willing to join hands with the Philippines to overcome the difficulties. | 
