May 02, 2024
COVID-19

China says it’s ‘doing its best’ to give COVID-19 aid to citizens in North Korea

China’s Embassy in North Korea says it distributed masks, disinfectant and other COVID-19-related items

The Chinese Embassy in North Korea says it’s distributing COVID-19 aid to Chinese citizens living in the DPRK.

On Wednesday, the embassy wrote on its website that Ambassador Li Jinjun announced the virus aid and presented New Year’s gifts to a small group of organization leaders representing “hwagyo” overseas Chinese citizens on Jan. 26.

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