Chinanews.com, Beijing, December 24 (Reporter Liang Xiaohui) Regarding the Chinese and American scientific expedition team's joint efforts to rescue the Australian expedition members in Antarctica, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a regular press conference on the 24th that relevant Chinese departments are working with Relevant parties are actively coordinating the rescue plan for the sick in Australia and are willing to provide active assistance in this regard.
A reporter asked questions. According to reports, recently, the Chinese and American scientific expedition teams are jointly carrying out rescue efforts in Antarctica, trying to send a member of the Australian expedition team to Australia for treatment.
A director of the Australian Antarctic Project, Kim Ellis, expressed his gratitude to all parties for international rescue efforts to help the Australian expedition team evacuate, and said that this operation proved the existence of strong international cooperation in Antarctica.
Countries are united to support each other in a challenging environment.
Does the spokesperson have any comments on this?
Wang Wenbin said that he has noticed relevant reports.
It is understood that the relevant Chinese authorities are actively coordinating the rescue plan for the sick in Australia with relevant parties.
China is willing to provide active assistance in this regard.
"We wish the sick Australians a speedy recovery." (End)