(Fighting New Crown Pneumonia) Three Key Words from Xi Jinping's 13 International Calls

China News Agency, Beijing, February 26th. Topic: Three key words in Xi Jinping's 13 international calls

Author Huang Yuqin Li Jingze

On February 25, Chinese President Xi Jinping made telephone conversations with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abi and UAE Crown Prince Mohammed, respectively. Both calls included a common theme: fighting the new crown pneumonia epidemic.

It was found that from the beginning of the outbreak to the most strenuous phase of prevention and control, in more than a month, Xi Jinping had 13 telephone conversations with foreign leaders to introduce China's epidemic prevention and control progress and respond to international concerns. In each call, not only thanks and appreciation for foreign support, but also conveyed China's confidence that it will win the fight against epidemic prevention and control and its responsible attitude towards global public health.

"Thanks": See the truth in special times

While giving the nation's strength to respond to the new crown pneumonia epidemic, China has received greetings and help from all sides: Qatar provided assistance to China in transporting anti-epidemic materials through the aviation network, Pakistan immediately voiced its support to China, and two letters from the Prime Minister of Ethiopia Expressing condolences, the UAE has repeatedly provided medical aid to China ...

Faced with the "truth" in "adversity", Xi Jinping expressed a little bit of gratitude when talking with leaders of relevant countries and expressed his gratitude and appreciation.

It is particularly noteworthy that during the epidemic, French President Macron called twice on January 22 and February 18 respectively to express solidarity with China in fighting the epidemic. In this regard, Xi Jinping said in a call with Macron on February 18, "At a critical moment in China's fight against the new crown pneumonia epidemic, Mr. President called again to express his condolences and support to China, which fully reflects the profound friendship and friendship between China and France. I thank and appreciate the high level of China-France comprehensive strategic partnership and the high importance you attach to China-France relations. "

"Thanks at this time have special meanings that are different from the past. Chinese people can tell the truth when they are in trouble. True friends or fake friends can be more manifested at a critical moment." Yangtze River Ruiping, a former vice president of the China Foreign Affairs University, said in an analysis. Talking with President Xi Jinping on the phone to express condolences to China and recognition of China's epidemic prevention and control measures will help China win the understanding and support of the international community. "

"Transparency": Responding to the biggest concerns of the international community

The epidemic is the devil. The key to finding the devil's hiding place is "openness and transparency." This is also the biggest concern of the international community. In 13 intensive conversations, "openness and transparency" became a high-frequency word for Xi Jinping to communicate with foreign leaders.

"China will continue to cooperate with other countries, including the United Kingdom, in an open and transparent manner." "China will continue to strengthen communication and cooperation with other countries, including the Korean side, in an open and transparent manner to jointly respond to the epidemic and promote the world. People ’s health and well-being. ”“ The Chinese government has always notified the epidemic in a timely, open, transparent and responsible manner, actively responded to the concerns of all parties, and strengthened cooperation with the international community. ”

Dong Xiangrong, a researcher at the Institute of Asia-Pacific and Global Strategies of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said that President Xi Jinping repeatedly emphasized "openness and transparency" in his telephone conversations with foreign leaders, which is a positive response to the concerns of the international community and also shows the burden of maintaining global public health security. Responsibility gesture.

The outside world has noticed that "openness and transparency" has both a sincere expression from the language and solid and concrete action support. From providing the international community with viral gene sequencing in the first time to inviting WHO experts to come to China, China's practice of this principle has been praised by the World Health Organization as "a new benchmark for responding to outbreaks."

"Public health issues know no borders. China effectively prevents the spread of the epidemic to the world, reflecting its role as a responsible country." Ruan Zongze, executive deputy dean of the China Academy of International Studies, said, "Upholding the principle of openness and transparency, we actively cooperate with the international community. China We can share and learn from the experience of handling major public health crises, and we will make our due contribution to the international epidemic. "

"Confidence": Epidemic will not shake China's foundation for stable development

Facing the sudden outbreak, panic and anxiety always exist in the international community. In this regard, Xi Jinping repeatedly mentioned the word "confidence" on the prevention and control of the epidemic when he spoke with foreign leaders.

Xi Jinping clearly stated on the phone with Saudi King Salman that China has strong mobilization capabilities, rich experience in dealing with public health incidents, and confidence and ability to win the epidemic prevention and control fight.

Ruan Zongze explained that the confidence comes from the measures taken by the Chinese side that have achieved positive results. "For the panic in the international community, China needs to pass on the confidence in a timely manner to suppress and control the blind panic."

Negative emotions range from panic about health security to concerns about the economic impact of the epidemic. The Chinese economy, as an important engine for the development of the world economy, occupies a key position in the global industrial chain system. How the epidemic will affect China and the world economy has attracted much attention.

Xi Jinping said in a telephone conversation with French President Macron and British Prime Minister Johnson, "The impact of the epidemic on the Chinese economy is temporary." "China's economy is resilient, domestic demand is broad, and the industry is strong. We are confident and capable. Achieve this year's economic and social development goals. "

Jiang Ruiping pointed out that China, as the world ’s second largest economy, contributes more than 30% to world economic growth. Whether China is confident in defeating the epidemic will directly affect the world economy. The epidemic situation is believed to have a stabilizing effect on international production, trade and investment. " (Finish)