China to give Costa Rica 200 patrol cars, US$10 million

A Costa Rican official said Wednesday that China has promised to donate 200 patrol cars and US$10 million to the Central American country. Costa Rican Vice President Laura Chinchilla said the money will go to an emergency fund to use in case of natural disasters. The gifts were announced by Chinese Vice Premier Hui Liangyu, who is visiting Costa Rica, said Chinchilla.