On the afternoon of the 19th local time, the reporter of the main station exclusively interviewed Louis Waterhouse, Consul General of Tonga in Sydney. On behalf of Tonga, Waterhouse thanked the Chinese government for announcing that it would provide Tonga with a batch of emergency supplies.
Waterhouse said Tonga is an important developing country in the Pacific Ocean and has a small land area. Tonga has always received help from China, is a good friend with China, and is very grateful for China's consistent support. (Reporter Wang Cong)
Source: CCTV News Client
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