Mayor of Greater Manchester Thanks for Chinese Consulate's Support of Local Fight against COVID-19

2020-06-11 02:31

At the beginning of May, Chinese Consulate General in Manchester raised funds to donate 30,000 medical masks, 21,000 pairs of medical protective gloves and 500 protective clothing to Manchester and Trafford Mutual Aid Hub. (Medical supplies collection and redeployment centre in Greater Manchester)

Recently, Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester wrote to Consul General Zheng Xiyuan, thanking the Consulate for the donation of PPEs when the area experienced PPE shortage. He said the pandemic led people to realise that all nations and peoples are closely inter-connected that only with solidarity and collaboration can mankind tackle the global challenges. He also looked forward to seeing the ultimate victory over the pandemic of both Britain and China through working together, and mutual exchanges and collaborations being expanded in other areas.