China has sent four shipments of humanitarian aid to Gaza since October 2023, Li Ming, spokesman of the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), said at a press conference in Beijing on Monday.
Li said China is gravely concerned with the humanitarian situation in Gaza and has provided emergency humanitarian assistance.
"Since the outbreak of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in October 2023, China responded immediately and has provided four batches of emergency humanitarian assistance. That included food, medicine, tents, blankets, cotton clothing, mobile toilets, ventilators and other supplies," Li said.
In May 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced an additional 500 million yuan, about 69 million U.S. dollars, in aid to the Palestinians.
The agency has been working to implement relevant measures.
China has also worked closely with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to explore ways to support the people of Gaza through the Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund.
"China will continue to cooperate with Egypt, Jordan, the United Nations, and other organizations to explore feasible ways to provide humanitarian assistance to Gaza on the premise of fully respecting and understanding the needs of the Palestinian side," the spokesman said.
China has sent four batches of humanitarian aid to Gaza: spokesman
China has sent four batches of humanitarian aid to Gaza: spokesman
China is actively developing new programs of foreign aid with a focus on emerging sectors such as the digital economy and artificial intelligence (AI), according to the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) on Monday.
Speaking at a press conference in Beijing, CIDCA spokesman Li Ming said China has been continuously working on cooperation projects aimed at enhancing digital connectivity.
"We have been working continuously to implement cooperation projects on digital economy, as well as digital and smart connectivity. China has helped with the construction of digital infrastructure projects in 15 countries and international organizations, including Pakistan, Laos, Egypt and Uganda. These projects cover areas such as telecommunications, internet services, e-governance, smart transportation and satellites," said the spokesman.
"The China-aided Tanzania National Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Broadband Backbone project has reduced phone tariffs in Tanzania by 58 percent, and internet costs by 75 percent, enabling remote rural areas and their residents to enjoy the fruits of digital developments," he added.
China is also stepping up efforts to cultivate digital talent in developing countries, with nearly 300 training programs on digital-related topics held so far.
Meanwhile, Luban Workshop, a project named after an ancient Chinese craftsman to provide vocational skills training for local people in countries and regions across the globe, have expanded their curriculum to include artificial intelligence.
Chinese foreign aid expands into digital economy, AI initiatives
