(Fighting against New Coronary Pneumonia) International Review: Windy Wind and Zhijincao-Revelation of the World War II War

　　China News Agency, Beijing, May 19: Title: Windy Winds and Powerful Grasses-Revelation from the World Health Conference on the "epidemic" of war

　　China News Agency reporter Wu Xu

　　From May 18th to 19th, at the critical moment when the New Coronary Pneumonia epidemic raged around the world, the 73rd World Health Assembly was held in the form of an online video conference.

　　In his speech at the opening ceremony, Chinese President Xi Jinping, starting from the practical experience of China ’s war against epidemic, contributed six suggestions for the global war against epidemic, and announced China ’s five measures to promote global cooperation against epidemic. President Xi ’s initiative and China ’s commitment have won wide attention and positive response at the World Health Assembly. At the same time, more and more people of insight from the government and the medical and health community around the world have also joined the WHO's global epidemic.

　　Chinese initiative resonates with global demand

　　The extraordinary time gave this World Health Assembly an extraordinary meaning. According to the official agenda of the General Assembly issued by WHO, this session of the General Assembly only discusses the necessary issues such as the epidemic situation and the election of members of the Executive Committee.

　　At the critical moment of the global epidemic, China will naturally not be absent. Regarding the hot spots and key issues of the epidemic that the international community is concerned about, President Xi Jinping gave a clear statement in his speech: continue to support scientists from all countries to carry out global scientific research on the source and spread of viruses; China supports after the global epidemic is controlled To comprehensively assess the global response to the epidemic situation, sum up experience, and make up for deficiencies; emphasize that this work requires a scientific and professional attitude, needs the leadership of WHO, and adheres to the principle of objectivity and justice.

　　The five major measures mentioned in the speech are targeted at the key points, difficulties and pain points of the global epidemic in terms of funds, materials, medical assistance, vaccine research and poverty reduction.

　　Provide two billion US dollars of international assistance within two years to support the countries affected by the epidemic, especially the developing countries in the fight against epidemic disease and economic and social recovery; after the new crown vaccine is developed and put into use, it will be used as a global public product to achieve the vaccine Make China's contribution to accessibility and affordability in developing countries; will work with members of the Group of Twenty to implement the "Debt Relief Initiative for the Poorest Countries" and is willing to work with the international community to increase the pressure and pressure on the epidemic The support of particularly large countries helps them overcome current difficulties ...

　　The outside world has noticed that the various initiatives undertaken by China are close to and in line with the actual needs of WHO and the world. At the meeting, the rotating chairman of the African Union and South African President Ramaphosa directly called on the international community and financial institutions to reduce or cancel the debts of African countries and provide more funds to Africa to fight the epidemic; It was emphasized at the meeting that the new diagnostic methods and vaccines are typical global public products, and it is necessary to help and support developing countries in the fight against the epidemic.

　　Blasting grass shows WHO's heroic character

　　As the most important international organization coordinating global response to public health events, WHO has long played an irreplaceable role. In the past, the WHO General Assembly was usually a "quiet" annual meeting. Although senior health officials from governments around the world gathered in Geneva, it rarely attracted attention outside the field of health care. This year's World Health Assembly is destined to be a very "existing" meeting.

　　Since the outbreak of the New Crown Outbreak, the G20, G7, and EU regional organizations have held video conferences in response to the outbreak. But this World Health Assembly is the first time that representatives of 194 member states have discussed together to cope with the epidemic situation. The importance is self-evident.

　　At this meeting, emphasis on strengthening rather than weakening WHO's leading role in combating the epidemic has become the general consensus of most member states. Representatives from countries and regional organizations including China, Russia, the European Union, and the African Union fully affirmed the role of WHO at the meeting and promised to increase support for WHO.

　　"Humankind needs a healthier, safer and fairer world than ever before, so it needs a stronger WHO than ever before." WHO Director-General Tan Desai took countries 40 years ago Take the case of the elimination of smallpox under the leadership of WHO as an example, emphasizing that "when unity defeats ideology, everything is possible."

　　The unity and cooperation of the epidemic should be the main theme

　　At present, the "epidemic" situation in international warfare is at a critical stage. The next step is how to unite and cooperate to form the maximum joint force to fight the epidemic situation, which attracts much attention. However, under the main theme of global appeal for unity and cooperation, there is still a murmur of "singing opposites".

　　Political prejudice in certain countries has put WHO in the whirlpool of public opinion. The suspension of funding and discrediting the slander forced the WHO to fight on two key fronts.

　　Just before the meeting was held, some countries did not hesitate to kidnap the World Health Assembly to harm the global anti-epidemic cooperation to realize their own political interests in order to politicize health issues. This move seriously interfered with the progress of the General Assembly and also undermined international anti-epidemic cooperation, and will certainly be opposed by the vast majority of WHO member states. Supporting science rather than politicizing the investigation of the epidemic and supporting vaccines as global public goods rather than exclusive commodities have become the consensus of most countries at this meeting.

　　"The New Crown Pandemic exposed people's courage and fear, unity and suspicion, but also exposed the faults and contradictions of today's world, and at the same time highlighted our strength and vulnerability." Tan Desai once again called for global solidarity and cooperation to fight the epidemic "The world does not lack the tools, science or resources needed to fight the epidemic, but what it lacks is the continued commitment to use these tools, science and resources." (End)