Chinese president Xi Jinping thanked Bill Gates for financial aid provided by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundationto help China in the fight against coronavirus, China Daily reported.

“I deeply appreciate the act of generosity of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and your letter of solidarity to the Chinese people at such an important moment,” Chinese leader said.

Gates said in his letter on Feb 6 that his foundation has committed up to $100 million in emergency funding, much of which will help China bolster epidemiological research, emergency intervention, and the research and development of drugs, vaccines, and diagnostics.