China News Service, April 17th, on the 17th, an article published on the website of the Chinese Embassy in Germany expressed its position on the emergence of "political" and "stigmatized" Chinese anti-epidemic voices in German public opinion.
The article points out that the virus knows no borders, and the true feelings can be seen in times of trouble. Since the beginning of this year, China and Germany have carried out close exchanges on the fight against the new coronavirus epidemic. The leaders of the two countries have frequently talked to each other to give each other valuable support; all circles and people of China and Germany have extended their helping hands to help each other; Difficulties, and wrote a new chapter of cooperation between the two countries.
"At the same time, we are very sorry to see the voices of 'politicization' and stigmatization of China's anti-epidemic in some German media. Sharing the experience of fighting against the epidemic, helping other countries, and calling on the world to fight against the epidemic are engaged in image propaganda. "The article said," We want to ask these media reporters. When the Chinese epidemic occurred, the German government and all walks of life supported China's anti-epidemic. China provides medical supplies assistance, experts from the two countries conduct video exchanges, and German experts come to China with the WHO expert team for investigations. Is it also a geopolitical attempt, and are they also engaged in political propaganda? For us, China ’s strong anti-epidemic measures and The huge sacrifices made for this have won the heartfelt support and support of the Chinese people, which is more important to us. We do not need to deliberately seek any other praise. "
The article emphasizes that the Chinese nation is a nation that knows how to be grateful and reciprocate. When the Chinese epidemic was severe, the German government and people extended a helping hand to us. "At present, Germany is facing severe challenges from the epidemic, and the Chinese government and people share the same feelings and firmly support the German anti-epidemic. On March 25, President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Merkel spoke on the phone and expressed condolences to the German government and people to fight the epidemic. 4 On March 3, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Foreign Minister Mas spoke on the phone, emphasizing that although China still needs to focus on preventing the rebound of the epidemic, it is willing to provide assistance within its ability according to German needs. Medical materials donated by the Chinese government have already shipped to Germany. "
The article said that in addition, many Chinese-funded enterprises actively donated to Germany through various channels to take the risk of infection in German Chinese and overseas Chinese to deliver medical supplies to the disaster-stricken areas in Germany, and some medical students are actively on the front line of German anti-epidemic. "What we have done is to do our utmost, to thank the illustrations and save lives. At this time, if China does not actively practice international assistance and cooperation, those who accuse China of other conspiracies may jump out and criticize China for its selfishness and not talking about it. Moral. "
The article said that at present, the epidemic of the new coronary pneumonia is spreading globally, which poses a huge threat to people's lives and health, and a huge challenge to global public health security. What the international community needs most is unity and cooperation to fight against the epidemic. Those words and deeds that "stigmatize" and "politicize" China's anti-epidemic efforts will only deepen prejudices, incite hatred, undermine the atmosphere of cooperation among nations, and reduce our common fighting capacity.
A few days ago, some countries reported that there was a product quality problem with the medical materials purchased from China. Some media have speculated on the so-called quality problems of Chinese products. In fact, the Chinese government has always attached great importance to the quality of anti-epidemic materials and international anti-epidemic cooperation. The Chinese Embassy has comprehensively understood and checked the disputed issues in the first time, and the issues have been promptly feedback and resolved. The governments of the countries concerned have also clarified the claims that defame China's medical supplies. "For this reason, we have recently introduced stricter regulatory measures to strictly control the quality of epidemic prevention materials," the article said.
"At the same time, we should also see that commercial purchases are not government assistance, and both parties to the transaction should bear their responsibilities. While China strictly controls export quality, relevant countries should also carry out the necessary quality inspections during the import process. In accordance with the scope of product use and operating procedures for proper use, the article points out that as for the individual problems that occur in the procurement process, the two companies should fully communicate in a practical and realistic manner, and negotiate and solve in accordance with the principle of commercialization.
The article emphasizes that China's intention to help others is sincere. At present, many enterprises work overtime and continue to produce day and night, in order to provide more medical protection materials to other countries, and do their best to support global epidemic prevention and control. "This kind of effort deserves respect, not defamation. Discrediting and slandering China is neither responsible nor detrimental to international anti-epidemic cooperation. Let us remain sober, discern right from wrong, and defile those who attempt to incite anti-China sentiment and politicize the issue of anti-epidemic "Minghua's words and deeds say no. I believe that after the epidemic test, the mutual understanding between the two peoples will be further consolidated, and the pragmatic cooperation between China and Germany will be further deepened and developed."
Screenshot of the website of the Chinese Embassy in Germany