A medical team of 12 experts who aided the Philippines' fight against COVID-19 returns to Xiamen, East China's Fujian province, on Sunday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The timely arrival of the experts brought valuable experience from China and strengthened the confidence of the Philippine side and the overseas Chinese in the Philippines in fighting the epidemic.

Before their departure on April 19, the Philippines side expressed their sincere thanks to China for its help. Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian conveyed his sincere thanks to the national health commission, the Fujian provincial government and the provincial health commission for their assistance.