China News Service, April 12 (Xinhua) According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, on the 12th, Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian made a statement on the implementation of Guangdong province's anti-epidemic measures involving African citizens in China. Zhao Lijian pointed out that the Chinese government treats all foreigners in China equally and opposes any differentiated practices targeting specific groups of people, and has zero tolerance for discriminatory words and deeds.
Zhao Lijian pointed out that in the face of the sudden global public health crisis of the new coronary pneumonia epidemic, countries around the world have adopted a series of control measures to stop the spread of the epidemic. China has adopted the most comprehensive, rigorous, and thorough prevention and control measures, and achieved important stage results. However, the current situation of external defense imports and internal defense rebounds is severe, especially as the international epidemic continues to spread, and the pressure of epidemic imports continues to increase.
Zhao Lijian emphasized that China and Africa are good friends, good partners and good brothers. The China-Africa friendship has been forged over the past few decades in the process of fighting for national independence and national liberation, devoting to economic development and improving people's livelihood. It has withstood the test of wind and rain and is a precious asset shared by the Chinese and African peoples. After the outbreak of the Ebola epidemic in the three West African countries in 2014, the Chinese government took the lead in fighting aid and fighting the epidemic with African countries and people. After the outbreak of the New Coronary Pneumonia epidemic, China and Africa once again united to overcome the difficulties and the Sino-African friendship has been sublimated. "At the critical moment of the Chinese people's fight against the epidemic, African countries and people give strong solidarity and support. We bear in mind and overcome all kinds of difficulties to provide care and protection to all African personnel in China, especially international students. The situation in Africa is getting worse. Next, China has actively taken action from the government to the private sector to provide emergency assistance to Africa. A large number of aid materials have arrived in Africa, bringing the Chinese people's deep friendship for African brothers and sisters, which reflects the mutual support and mutual assistance between China and Africa. The fine tradition has been highly praised by African countries and the African Union. "
Zhao Li insisted that, despite the arduous task of its own anti-epidemic, China still provides the African Union and African countries with detection kits, masks, protective clothing and goggles, protective masks, frontal temperature guns, medical gloves and shoes through various channels. A large number of materials such as sets and ventilators. The epidemic is merciless. In the next step, China will continue to provide African brothers with more help within its capacity.
In the process of epidemic prevention and control, the Chinese government has always attached great importance to the protection of the lives, health and safety of foreign personnel in China. It treats all foreign personnel in China equally, opposes any differentiated practices targeted at specific groups of people, and has zero tolerance for discriminatory words and deeds. Since the outbreak, Guangdong has attached great importance to the treatment of confirmed cases of all foreigners, including Africans, formulated special plans, made proper placements, successfully treated some critical African cases, and guaranteed their lives and safety to the greatest extent. Healthy body.
Zhao Lijian pointed out that in response to the current concerns of some African friends, Guangdong attaches great importance to quickly sort out and investigate, step up to improve and improve working methods, including implementing various health management services in accordance with the principle of non-discrimination, and designating special hotels for foreigners who need medical observation Check-in, appropriately reduce the accommodation cost of people with financial difficulties; establish an effective communication mechanism with foreign consulates in Guangzhou; resolutely oppose any racism, discriminatory speech, etc. "The Chinese people have always regarded the African people as partners and brothers who share the same storms and hardships. The friendship between China and Africa is deeply rooted in China and unbreakable. African friends in China will be treated fairly, justly and friendly. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to work with Guangdong We will closely connect and actively respond to the legitimate concerns and legitimate demands of the non-party. "
Zhao Lijian said that the virus has no national boundaries and is a common challenge faced by all mankind. The international community can only win by forming a joint force. "We are willing to work together with African friends to understand each other, support each other, strengthen cooperation, and jointly win this virus blocking war that threatens all mankind."