At the critical moment, China and the world join hands to build an anti-epidemic defense line

(Fighting new crown pneumonia) At a critical moment, China and the world join hands to build an epidemic prevention line

China News Service, Beijing, April 2nd: At a critical moment, China and the world join hands to build a line of defense against epidemics

Author Zhang Shuo

The global situation of the new crown pneumonia epidemic situation is grim, and strengthening anti-epidemic cooperation has become an international consensus. China's rapid action, which has accumulated experience in combating the epidemic, has actively assisted foreign officials from the government to the public to build a fortress against epidemics, which has won praise from the international community.

Sharing experience, "cloud" end together

In recent days, Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech at the G20 leaders ’special summit on New Crown Pneumonia caused heated debate. The "China Strategy" for global epidemic prevention proposed by China's top leader introduced China's experience, explained China's plan, and issued a China initiative. It can be described as China's highest level of external sharing, which further boosted the confidence of the world to fight the epidemic.

At the same time, various official "cloud" exchanges and sharing conferences organized by China have provided a cohesive force for various countries to fight the epidemic.

From March 30, for five consecutive days, the CPC Central Committee's Foreign Liaison Department and the Secretariat of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties have jointly organized the "Asian Communist Party Anti-epidemic Network Symposium" to conduct dialogue on epidemic prevention and control through online communication. Promote Asian countries to strengthen cooperation in epidemic resistance.

China and the World Health Organization recently co-hosted the “International Bulletin on Sharing China's Experience in the Prevention and Treatment of New Coronary Pneumonia”. Representatives from 77 countries and 7 international organizations participated in the conference. China and Latin American and Caribbean countries also recently held a video working conference. Experts from China's CDC, clinical, customs, civil aviation, community and other areas, as well as government officials and health experts from 25 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, Share information and experience on China's fight against the epidemic.

Chinese scientists and medical staff have set up a “anti-epidemic fortress” without borders through the Internet to discuss and exchange issues on the law of virus evolution, clinical treatment programs, and screening of antiviral drugs.

China's actions have been affirmed and praised by more and more countries and international organizations. Many countries have begun to learn from China's experience, build their own cabins, implement appropriate "cities closure" measures, and call on people to reduce their gatherings and wear masks when they go out.

German Secretary of the Social Democratic Party Kleinbel said that China ’s strengthening of international cooperation in the fight against the epidemic is a positive contribution to global public health security and reflects the responsibility of a responsible country. Germany is willing to strengthen mutual learning and information exchange with China.

Join hands to fight the epidemic, love and help

At a difficult time for China to fight the epidemic, many countries and international organizations provided assistance to China. As the global epidemic spreads, the Chinese government has successively provided assistance to 120 countries and 4 international organizations.

The reporter combed and found that only in the last 4 days or so, Chinese medical expert groups and aid materials have successively arrived in Poland, Venezuela, Uzbekistan, Laos, Nepal, Mongolia and other countries, forming a chain of anti-epidemic cooperation.

On March 31, aid materials provided by China arrived in Warsaw, the Polish capital. On the same day, the Chinese government also announced a donation of $ 2 million to the International Atomic Energy Agency.

On March 30, the Chinese medical expert team arrived in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, and was regarded by Venezuelan President Maduro as "real humanitarian assistance." China's first batch of medical aid materials also arrived in Uzbekistan on that day and completed the transfer. Since the epidemic spread in Central Asian countries, China has also sent medical supplies to Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan.

On March 29, the Chinese medical expert group arrived with medical supplies in Vientiane, the Laos capital. At this time, it was less than 5 days before Laos requested Chinese assistance. On the same day, the Chinese donated anti-epidemic materials were also delivered to Nepal, and these materials will be distributed to the anti-epidemic front lines in 7 provinces across the country.

On the evening of March 28, the first batch of Chinese aid to Mongolia was successfully handed over in Ulan Bator.

At the same time, civilian forces are acting. Since March 27, epidemic prevention materials donated by Jack Ma and Alibaba Charity Foundation have been delivered to Mali, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, Senegal and Gambia to help African countries fight the epidemic.

International support, condemns "political virus"

Although a major pattern of international cooperation in fighting the epidemic is taking shape, there are still noises that politicize and stigmatize the epidemic. These disregarding facts and malicious distortions have met with opposition from the international community.

In a media interview, Spanish Foreign Minister Gonzalez said, "A country's generous donation is, in a sense, exerting its soft power. This applies to China as well as the United States and Europe."

The Guardian quoted a scholar at the University of Washington as saying "the epidemic should not be a tool for political struggle." The US "Forbes" magazine website commented that fear and rumors can only undermine global cooperation, and only by stopping accusations for political purposes can we really focus on the top priority of jointly fighting the epidemic.

Well-known personalities and mainstream media from various countries have actively voiced their appreciation for China's achievements in fighting the epidemic and opposing stigmatization of China, saying that this seriously hindered the international community's solidarity against the epidemic. The General Secretary of the Bangladesh Workers' Party, Badesa, believes that the malicious distortion of China is aimed at discrediting the reputation and prestige of the Chinese party and government in the hearts of the people of all countries. Islam, a member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of Israel, also stated that he opposes attempts by individual countries to politicize the outbreak and use the outbreak to discredit China. Solving it alone cannot overcome the outbreak. Only unity and mutual help can overcome the difficulties. (Finish)