During his state visit to the Philippines in 2018, Chinese President Xi Jinping promised that China is committed to do its modest best to help and support Philippine’s counter-narcotics and counter-terrorism campaign. In order to implement the consensus reached between our top leaders, Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Wei Fenghe pledged the RMB 130 million (Php 1 billion) worth of military donation during his visit to Manila in 2020. 

The first batch of the military equipment worth RMB 76 million arrived in Manila on 16 January 2022, including rescue and relief equipment. The equipment will be formally turned over to the DND and AFP in February. The second batch worth RMB 54 million will be delivered on a later date.

It is hoped that the donation could play a role in maintaining peace and fighting terrorism campaign as well as providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response mission of typhoon Odette. China will continue to support the Philippines’ disaster relief and recovery efforts and the AFP capability building to the best of its ability.