China considers aid to RI

Tue, 16 Dec 1997 | Source: AFP

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Chinese Foreign Minister Qian Qichen said yesterday that China was still considering financial assistance to Indonesia following similar aid extended to Thailand.

Speaking at an ASEAN business conference, Qian said China was "very much concerned" by the plight of Southeast Asia.

"China sympathizes with the efforts made by Southeast Asian countries to overcome the economic crisis," he said.

"China has contributed its share to IMF packages. It is now considering financial assistance within the bilateral framework. We have already provided to Thailand and we are now thinking of providing to Indonesia."

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