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Tsinghua University donated 1,000 COVID-19 test kits to the Dominican Republic
| Funder | Hefei Institute for Public Safety Research of Tsinghua University |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of the Dominican Republic |
| Country | Dominican Republic |
| Start Date | Mar 31, 2020 |
| End Date | Mar 13, 2027 |
| Duration | 2,538 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 91467 |
Grant Description
On March 31, 2020, the Chinese Embassy in the Dominican Republic announced the arrival of 1,000 COVID-19 tests donated by the Hefei Institute for Public Safety Research of Tsinghua University.
When the Chinese Embassy announced this donation, opposition member Marte Piantini tweeted and called for the embassy to clarify whether the tests came from Tsinghua University, or if they were a part of another donation made by the Alibaba and Jack Ma foundations.
The ambassador clarified that 1,000 tests came from Tsinghua University, but Vinicio Castillo, the leader of the National Progressive Force in the Dominican Republic, claimed that this response was politicking, The embassy's Twitter continued to clarify that 1,000 tests came from Tsinghua University.
Estimated value of this donation is $9,730 USD.
Sources & References
- Central America gets Chinese aid
- The private sector and the local Chinese community in the Dominican Republic have deployed assistance throughout the country
- Chinese medical aid, solidarity turn tide
- Alibaba founder donates 50,000 masks, 15,000 reagents and four ventilators to the DR
- Llegan desde china 15 mil pruebas y 55 mil mascarillas para combatir el COVID-19
- EmbajadaChineenRD
- Marte Piantini
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