(A Closer Look at China) Because of the time and the situation, Xi Jinping responded to the challenge of spreading overseas epidemic with "three key tricks"

China News Agency, Beijing, March 19th: Due to time and situation, Xi Jinping responded to the spread of overseas epidemic challenges with "three key tricks"

China News Agency reporter Zhang Weiran

The Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China held a meeting on the 18th to study and plan and coordinate the key tasks of epidemic prevention and control and economic and social development. How to deal with the new challenges brought by the spread of epidemic diseases overseas became the focus of the meeting.

Experts interviewed by reporters from China News Agency pointed out that Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, said that he “does not relax and pay close attention to various prevention and control work”, “strengthening international cooperation in epidemic prevention and control”, and "Guide and support" deployment, this "key three tricks" has become an important measure for China to meet new challenges.

Deployed against imported risks

While acknowledging the progress of epidemic prevention and control, Xi Jinping demanded “accurately grasp the phased changes of epidemic prevention and control at home and abroad and the economic situation, adjust the work and adjust measures according to the situation and the situation”, and soberly see the complexity of epidemic situation at home and abroad "In particular, the increase in import risks caused by the rapid spread of the international epidemic" requires "do not relax and pay close attention to various prevention and control tasks, and we must never let the hard-won epidemic prevention and control continue to improve. The situation has reversed. "

Xue Lan, a professor at Tsinghua University, believes that Xi Jinping's discussion timely caught the latest changes in the epidemic situation. With the domestic epidemic being basically controlled and the economic and social order being accelerated, the risk of overseas epidemic import has gradually risen as the main aspect of the current contradiction and has become the biggest "variable" in epidemic prevention and control.

"Considering that the close contacts of individual overseas imported cases were distributed in 11 cities in the country, the imported risks are real. The risks faced by important port cities such as Beijing and Shanghai are relatively prominent, and it is necessary to timely control the emergent problems and stop them. Manage loopholes and avoid secondary spread of immunity. "Xue Lan said.

In response to the meeting ’s request to “outstanding the prevention and control of epidemics in other key areas such as Beijing”, Zhu Lijia, a professor at the Central Party School (National School of Administration), said that the Politburo specially deployed Beijing ’s epidemic prevention and control. The "key link" of overseas imported risks. The latest news shows that Beijing no longer accepts home observation applications with a separate residence and no other co-residents in the residence, which indicates that the prevention and control network is being further consolidated in various places to improve closed-loop management.

Strengthening international cooperation in epidemic prevention and control

How to strengthen international cooperation in epidemic prevention and control was the focus of the meeting. Xi Jinping said, "We must work closely with the World Health Organization to strengthen the analysis and prediction of global epidemic changes, improve prevention and control strategies and policy measures to address imported risks, strengthen exchanges and cooperation with relevant countries in epidemic prevention and control, and continue to provide assistance within our capacity. ".

On the basis of continuous dialogue with the "World Dialogue", in the past few days, Xi Jinping has held telephone conversations with Italian Prime Minister Conte and Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez, respectively, and held talks with visiting Pakistani President Alvi to release signals of open cooperation.

Ruan Zongze, executive vice president of the China Academy of International Studies, said that more and more countries are strengthening ties with China. On the one hand, the international community needs China's war epidemic experience, materials and confidence to support it; on the other hand, helping other countries within its ability is actually helping China itself.

"Currently, China does not block or exclude any country. I believe many countries will use this to re-understand China's worldview and principles of doing things." Ruan Zongze said.

Le Tao Wen, a tenured professor at Weber State University in Utah, who has traveled to the United States for 36 years, told reporters from China News Agency that in contrast to the arrogance and ignorance of some western politicians, China has improved the coordination mechanism of prevention and control strategies with relevant countries to strengthen prevention and control and treatment. The sharing of experience is conducive to minimizing the harm of the virus to all mankind, and reflects the role of the great powers.

Concerned about the protection of foreign citizens

Xi Jinping also pointed out on the same day, "It is necessary to strengthen guidance and support for the prevention and control of outbreaks of Chinese citizens abroad, and do a good job of protecting their lives and physical health."

Le Taowen said that Xi Jinping's statements reflected the concern, love and care of his country's compatriots abroad when the epidemic broke out at multiple points around the world.

He said the US epidemic is getting worse. Compared with Chinese who have settled overseas, Chinese students and short-term foreigners often encounter more difficulties. They must first understand the latest local epidemic situation and measures adopted, and abide by local rules and regulations. They also need to understand China's domestic prevention and control measures, what procedures need to be completed, and their own health conditions, including whether they are suitable for long-distance travel.

Judging from China's recent actions, protecting the rights and interests of Chinese citizens abroad is on the agenda. For example, when speaking with Chinese leaders, Sanchez said that the Spanish government will try its best to protect the health and safety of Chinese citizens living in Spain; European Commission President Von Delane said that the EU is willing to provide necessary protection for Chinese citizens in the EU countries, including international students. And convenience.

For another example, Cui Tiankai, Chinese ambassador to the United States, said to international students in the United States on the 18th that if international students are discriminated against or face security issues, contact the embassy and consulate in a timely manner, we will definitely protect everyone. "As long as the classmates are here, as long as the Chinese compatriots are still there, the embassy will not retreat and I will not leave."

"Obviously, whether it is through international cooperation to promote the protection of overseas Chinese citizens, or to provide assistance to foreign compatriots through embassies and consulates abroad, China has already reached its full capacity." Ruan Zongze said. (Finish)