(Fighting against New Coronary Pneumonia) Online Seminar on Risk Prevention and Control of African Overseas Chinese and Chinese Enterprises
China News Agency, Johannesburg, May 1 (Reporter Wang Xi) "Working together and facing together" Online Seminar on Risk Prevention and Control of African Overseas Chinese and Chinese Enterprises in Beijing, Johannesburg, Gaborone, etc. on April 30 The cities are held simultaneously.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss in depth how to work together to overcome the impact of the epidemic, promote mutual understanding and support between the people of China and Africa, and provide impetus for the continued development of China-Africa relations after the epidemic. Chinese Ambassador to Botswana Zhao Yanbo, the former Chinese Government ’s Special Representative for African Affairs Zhong Jianhua, Vice President of China Public Diplomacy Association Liu Biwei, experts and scholars, representatives of overseas Chinese and other representatives attended the meeting.
Zhao Yanbo said that while the overseas Chinese community should guide the overseas Chinese to protect themselves from the epidemic, they should pay attention to the authoritative information issued by the country, the country of residence and the embassies and consulates in Africa, understand the official policies and positions on related issues, and take the initiative Local friends who have doubts and misunderstandings clarify the facts and enhance their understanding and understanding of China.
Zhong Jianhua said that the two key factors in the fight against epidemics in African countries are that the medical system must not be broken down and the social order must not be disordered. With the gradual improvement of China's domestic epidemic situation, relevant parties are doing all they can to increase assistance to Africa. At the same time, it is also an important opportunity to implement the "Community of Human Destiny" advocated by Chinese leaders. Overseas Chinese should make new contributions to China-Africa friendly cooperation.
Nan Gengxu, president of the China Peaceful Reunification Promotion Association of Botswana, said that while overseas Chinese and Chinese-funded enterprises are doing a good job in epidemic prevention, they should also use their own actions to dispel doubts and clarify the mistakes of the local people and become a good helper to promote China-Africa friendship . (Finish)