Myanmar's government on Sunday donated 200 tons of rice to China as a humanitarian assistance in the battle against the Covid-19 (coronavirus) epidemic, Xinhua reported.

The donated rice was handed over to Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar Chen Hai at the Shwe Pyi Thar Industrial Zone (4) in Yangon region.

Ambassador Chen expressed thanks to the government and people of Myanmar for supporting China during the battle against the Covid-19 outbreak.