BEIJING, May 12 -- China has received about 6.7 billion U.S. dollars of international aid in the past 30 years, the Commerce Ministry revealed on Monday.

    The donations mainly came from about 20 international organizations and governments including the UN Development Programme, UN Children's Fund, European Union (EU), Japan, Germany, Australia and Canada.

    Commerce Minister Chen Deming said the international community has been extending help to China's earthquake-affected areas since May 12 last year, and China is grateful for its efforts.

    China signed a technology cooperation agreement with the UN Developmewnt Programme in 1979, indicating the start of cooperation with the United Nations on international development aid.

    Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing.

    (Source: XHTV)