China News Service, Beijing, February 26 (Reporter Liang Xiaohui) Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Zhao Lijian said at a regular press conference in Beijing on the 26th that China is willing to work with South Korea and Japan to carry out joint defense and joint control and strengthen port control measures. Reduce unnecessary travel.
A reporter asked a question. Recently, the epidemic of new crown pneumonia in South Korea has continued to expand. It is understood that some regions in China have adopted some restrictions on people entering from Japan and South Korea. Some people believe that China has overreacted. South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung Hwa also expressed concern about this. What is China's comment?
Zhao Lijian responded that the three countries, China, Japan, and South Korea, are all in a critical period to fight the epidemic. The Chinese side shared the feelings of the domestic epidemic in South Korea and Japan and expressed sincere condolences to the people of South Korea and Japan. Since the outbreak, the governments of South Korea and Japan and all walks of life have given China great support and assistance. We are deeply grateful for this.
He said that China is willing to submit a report to the public, while fighting the epidemic in its own country, share information and experience with the international community including South Korea and Japan, strengthen cooperation and overcome the difficulties. We are also willing to provide assistance within our ability to South Korea and Japan. We believe that the efforts of China, Japan, and South Korea to fight the epidemic will surely be transformed into a huge driving force for deepening friendship and cooperation.
Zhao Lijian pointed out that the epidemic has no borders. Recently, in order to strengthen the prevention and control of the epidemic, some countries have taken some necessary measures for the entry and exit of people. The main starting points are to maintain the physical health and life safety of national and foreign citizens, and to maintain regional and global public health security. As long as these measures are scientific, professional, and modest, everyone should understand them. One of China ’s important experiences in epidemic prevention and control is to go out less and not gather, minimizing the risk of cross infection. China is willing to work with South Korea and Japan to carry out joint prevention and control, strengthen control measures at ports, and reduce unnecessary travel. (Finish)