(Fighting new crown pneumonia) Australian state dignitaries discuss with overseas Chinese leaders to fight "outbreak" to support Chinese communities
China News Agency, Sydney, February 25 (Reporter Tao Shelan) A number of dignitaries from New South Wales, Australia, gathered in Chinatown with Sydney overseas Chinese leaders on the 25th to discuss working with the Chinese community to fight the "epidemic" and support the development of Chinese enterprises.
Gu Xiaojie, Chinese Consul General in Sydney and Mi Bin, Deputy Consul General attended the event. Gu Xiaojie introduced the latest progress in China's fight against new crown pneumonia. He said that the new crown pneumonia epidemic was a major public health emergency with the fastest spread, the widest range of infections, and the most difficult prevention and control in China since the founding of New China. The Chinese government and people are united and dedicated to fighting and have adopted a series of the most comprehensive, strict, and thorough prevention and control measures. China has always adopted an open, transparent and responsible attitude to promptly release epidemic information to domestic and foreign countries and strengthen international cooperation. The current situation of epidemic prevention and control is expanding. Facts have shown that we have the confidence, ability, and confidence to win this fight against epidemic prevention and control.
Gu Xiaojie pointed out that while grasping the epidemic prevention and control work, the Chinese government is also coordinating the economic and social development work this year, promoting the implementation of zoning and precision resuming production, striving to minimize the impact of the epidemic, and striving to achieve economic and social development throughout the year. Objectives and tasks to win both victory in epidemic prevention and control and economic and social development. Recently, Australian governments at all levels and all walks of life have expressed their sympathy and support to the Chinese side for the prevention and control of the epidemic, including medical protection materials donated by the Australian side. He expressed his heartfelt thanks for this and called on the Australian side to uphold the scientific and rational attitude and recover as soon as possible Normal personnel exchanges between the two sides and pragmatic cooperation in various fields.
At the event, NSW Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons Xiaokai Mosoman said that before the epidemic, no one could be ignored. China's response to the epidemic was timely and correct, and was praised by the international community. Australia-China relations are very important, and the two countries should work together to face the epidemic. Tu Dehou, director of the NSW Finance and Small Business Department, said the epidemic affected not only China but also the world. Yesterday the Australian stock market plummeted. The Chinese business in his area fell by at least 50%, as an example. He called on the media to pass the right message to avoid unnecessary tension.
At the event, the leaders of the Overseas Chinese Mission also introduced the progress of the donation work of the Sydney Chinese Community in supporting the Wuhan Epidemic Prevention Commission. It is known that various organizations donated more than RMB 10 million. (Finish)