1 2021-07-30 08:12:56Xinhua Editor : Li Yan ECNS App Download Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone Hu Zhangliang said here Thursday that since 1973, more than 500 Chinese medical staff have been dispatched by the Chinese government to help the West African country's medical and healthcare services. He made the remarks in an online reception to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of China-Sierra Leone diplomatic relations in Freetown, capital of Sierra Leone. The ambassador said the past 50 years also witnessed the expansion of trade and economic cooperation. "There have been close exchanges of high-level visits between our two countries and frequent cultural exchanges between our two peoples. Our two sides have not only deepened bilateral cooperation but also cooperated in addressing international and regional issues," Hu added.