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BEIJING, April 10-- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday that China stands ready to boost cooperation with Venezuela in COVID-19 prevention and control and continue to help the Latin American country combat the coronavirus disease. Xi made the remarks in a phone conversation with his Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolas Maduro. On behalf of the Chinese government and people, Xi extended sincere sympathies and firm support to the Venezuelan government and people. Since the onset of the coronavirus outbreak, Xi said, China has always been sharing information on the epidemic with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the international community in a timely fashion and with an open, transparent and responsible attitude, and has carried out extensive international cooperation. Upholding the vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind, China has also been providing as much support and assistance as its capacity allows for other countries in need, Xi added. The Chinese president said he follows closely the development of the COVID-19 outbreak in Venezuela, and has noted that the Venezuelan government has rolled out swift and decisive measures, which fully demonstrates its high sense of responsibility for the safety and health of the Venezuelan people. China understands Venezuela's current situation, and has sent to the Latin American country several batches of material aid as well as a team of high-level medical experts, Xi said, adding that his country is ready to offer more help. | 
