BEIJING, June 11 (INP): A spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry Hua Chunying said China and Palestine share a deep traditional friendship, that will be continued in the years to come.

Now COVID-19 is spreading in Palestine. At the request of the Palestinian government and in light of the country's practical needs, the Chinese government has decided to send a medical expert team to help its fight against COVID-19, she said here at regular press conference.

During their stay there, the medical professionals will discuss and share experience and know-how with the locals on epidemic control, clinical diagnosis and treatment and lab tests, addressing the challenges together with the Palestinian government and people.

They will also provide COVID-19 prevention and control guidance to Chinese nationals in Palestine.

Upholding the vision of a shared future for mankind, China will continue contributing to public health security in the Middle East by helping Palestine and other regional countries to the best of our ability based on their needs, she added.

Replying to a question about China’s relations with Australia, Hua Chunying said, China has been developing foreign relations based on principles of mutual respect and non-interference in each other's internal affairs. Intervention has never been in the "genes" of China's diplomacy, and has never been the type of thing we are good at. We hope external forces will stop hyping up such matters.

To a question regarding recent tension between China and India, the spokesperson said, through diplomatic and military channels, China and India have recently had effective communication and reached agreement on properly handling the situation in the west section of the China-India boundary.

At present, the two sides are taking actions in line with the agreement to ameliorate the border situation.

INP/JAVED