Envoy hails typhoon aid to Philippines

Decision will improve local attitudes toward Beijing, ambassador says

China's decision to send three medical teams to the typhoon-hit Philippines is in line with its policy of good-neighborly diplomacy and will improve local people's attitudes toward Beijing, the top Chinese envoy to the country said on Friday.

The death toll from Super Typhoon Haiyan, which struck on Nov 8, stands at more than 4,000, which is unprecedented, while reaction worldwide is "also making history", said Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Ma Keqing.