Indeed
this is a great story between two countries who are not bounded by color and
race but sees each other as brothers and sisters in this planet of ours.
As
the planet faced this invincible enemy called the novel coronavirus 2019
disease or COVID-19 we should overlook our differences in politics and
priorities because what is at stake is our future.
We
have quoted in full the Facebook post of Mr. Ermin Garcia Jr. a heartfelt story
about China and Italy.
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For
the information of the public, clarity and truthfulness please the full post
below:
A
GREAT STORY ON FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN TWO COUNTRIES
Why
is China Helping ITALY?
Why
is China so heartfelt about Italy?
It turns out that there are a series of heartwarming stories between China and Italy involving an exciting history.
At
the beginning of the founding of the PRC, all kinds of hostilities were
present, including armed conflict. At that time, Sino-US relations had not
thawed, and Western countries had not recognized China as yet.
No
heavyweight country was on its side.
In these uncertain & sensitive times, Italy announced the establishment of ambassadorial diplomatic relations with China, helping the Chinese platform. This was Italy “sending charcoal in the snow”.
Italy
did a lot for China. Even In 1988, China was mired in poverty. For a long time
after the founding of the PRC, its medical services were poor & villages
were still dominated by barefoot doctors.
Many doctors had little education, many cities were short of medicine.
No
one cared. At this point, only Italy stood out. "It's okay, if you have
any requirements, we will help you." Italy went on to help China build
several emergency centers, including the famous Chongqing Emergency Center.
In
the spring of 1988, the Italian Prime Minister visited China, participating in
the inauguration ceremony of the Chongqing Emergency Center. He brought
much-needed medical equipment, including 19 advanced ambulances. (At that time
there were not many cars in China)
Italy
also donated a full set of ICU ward equipment not seen before inside China.
The Chongqing Emergency Center is still operational.
The Chongqing Emergency Center is still operational.
Many
Sichuan compatriots' lives were saved. Italy said: "This is for you free
of charge." They were helpful when China was poor, desperately poor.
Even
after China instituted reforms and opened up, they continued to help. In 2003,
during the SARS epidemic, Italy did not alienate China but instead strengthened
cooperation with the country.
A
high-level military conference was held four times a year, & cooperation in
other areas increased. Berlusconi, then Prime Minister of Italy, resisted
external pressure to visit China. He encouraged Italian companies to invest in
China, & helped to develop better missiles and helicopters.
Then,
there was the Wenchuan earthquake. Let's take a look at a series of operations
in Italy: One million euros, supplies worth 1.5 million euros, 240 huge tents.
Tens of thousands of Chinese victims became homeless. Italy sent medical
experts, helped establish mobile hospitals on the spot, provided
defibrillators, ventilators, blood test equipment, autoclave, anesthesia.
Frontline
officers and soldiers rescued the wounded, built a hospital with their own
hands, ate and lived with the Chinese,saving more than 900 victims.
After
the admission of a female patient, aftershocks struck, & an Italian
orthopedist actually used his body to shield the patient. It's Children’s Day,
& an Italian doctor in surgical gown stands on a temporary stage, hugging
the local children, singing that European and American nursery rhymes. Another
surgeon prepares two Children's Day gifts, alpine sweets from Italy, & pizza made by the doctors.
These
details are not known at all, not publicized. These Italian doctors were not
only great, but also cute and funny. When they left, outside the bus, they bid farewell with tears in their eyes.
only great, but also cute and funny. When they left, outside the bus, they bid farewell with tears in their eyes.
Last
year, the United States took the lead in blocking Huawei. No one dared to
cooperate with Huawei. Britain, France and Germany took the lead in expressing
their unwillingness to cooperate with Huawei. Neighbors like Japan and South
Korea retreated, refusing to cooperate with Huawei on the grounds of security
risks.
Italy
came through for China once again:
"You don't need, right? I use it!" Huawei took the lead in building 5G base stations in Italy. The Minister of Economic Development of Italy attended the 5G base station launching ceremony, pressing the first button of a 5G base station, followed by the Italian Deputy Prime Minister.
Italy
gave Huawei a chance to show Europe that it is safe and reliable, & dared
to risk offending the White House,
It is Italy that spared no effort to help Huawei. Other EU countries have only begun to slowly change their attitudes.
It is Italy that spared no effort to help Huawei. Other EU countries have only begun to slowly change their attitudes.
In
1981, Italy gave China a $1.21 billion grant. Italian experts, helped build the
Beijing Emergency Center, donated 42 highly-advanced ambulances.
The
word "unforgettable" is used to describe Italy’s gesture. No
exaggeration at all.
The
virus outbreak in Italy is really serious.
There are more than 20,000 confirmed cases, with 368 patients’ deaths in a single day. The highest number in China is 252.
Italy approached the EU for help, but it is exactly the same as what happened in China. All the EU countries took a side view. Not even a single test kit.
Foreign
Minister Wang Yi immediately telephoned Italy. His first sentence at the
beginning was: "We will not forget the kindness of Italy."
Immediately
afterwards, China sent 100,000 masks, 20,000 sets of protective clothing,
50,000 test boxes, all rushed by air transport. At that time there was nothing
in Italy. As soon as these supplies arrived, they were overjoyed.
China is sending medical supplies to Italy to help tackle COVID-19 (photo credit to reuters) |
Following
that, the first nine medical experts were rushed to Italy. Note, it’s the first
batch. Further assistance will follow.
Of these nine experts, as many as 5 are from Sichuan, from Sichuan West China Hospital, one of the "Big Four” Chinese hospitals. The people of Sichuan sent its best experts to Italy. Shen Jian, director of the health committee, said, "We in Sichuan have never forgotten the kindness of Italy. We are going to repay this time."
These experts include:
Professor Liang Zong'an, the national authority on respiratory diseases;
Ms. Tang Menglin, ICU intensive care specialist;
Professor Wenbin Tong, authority on microbial testing.
Shanghai Ruijin Hospital donated a full set of ICU equipment, changing the manual and operation interface into English.
Ruijin Hospital was so careful that even the electrical plugs have been changed to Italian specification.
An
Italian netizen said emotionally: "When the epidemic is over, I want to
embrace every Chinese.” In Naples, an 18-year-old girl called Aurora, drew a
picture of herself and said: "This painting is dedicated to nurses,
doctors. And those who came to help us from China. I hope they can see the
battle on the front line."
This
scene, at such a dark moment, really warms people's hearts! Although the
peoples of the two countries are thousands of miles apart, their hearts are
deeply connected.
Ma
Yun's message to Italy came from the Italian opera "Turandot":
"It disappears into the night! At dawn we will win!" Xiaomi posted
the ancient Roman poet Seneca's verse: "We are waves of the same sea,
leaves on the same tree, flowers in the same garden.”
Yes, the virus is relentless. Doesn't matter what race you are, what
regime, which camp. When it appears, it is the enemy of all humanity.
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