With millions of face masks, low interest loans and teams of medical experts,
China is trying to paint itself as a Good Samaritan while deflecting criticism over its initial missteps in handling the coronavirus.
Beijing has showered struggling European nations with aid as part of a diplomatic charm offensive.
In recent weeks, it has also donated hundreds of thousands of surgical masks and test kits to the Philippines and
Pakistan, sent teams of medics to
Iran and
Iraq, and extended a $500 million loan to help Sri Lanka combat the virus.