Interview with Qiu Yuanping, member of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference: China will not be disturbed by unjustified accusations due to attacks

　　China News Service, Beijing, May 23 Question: (two sessions · war epidemic) Interview with Qiu Yuanping, member of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference: China will not be disturbed by unjustified accusations due to attacks against the epidemic

　　China News Agency reporter Yang Chengchen

　　"The first country that reported the virus truthfully, provided the viral gene sequence, controlled the epidemic at a great cost, and contributed to the global fight against the epidemic, was stigmatized as a" liar "" sinner ", and even some people laid out to be thorough The 'liquidation of China' posture to shirk its responsibility to fight against epidemic and dereliction of duty. "

　　During the third meeting of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Qiu Yuanping, a member of the Standing Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and a deputy director of the Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and Overseas Chinese Committee, who was interviewed by a reporter from the China News Service, talked about China's high level of "politicization" and "stigmatization" because of its anti-epidemic attacks. Dissatisfied.

　　She asked in reverse, in the face of unknown new coronary pneumonia in humans, which country does not have a process of groping for a stress response during a period of unknown origin, difficult diagnosis, no coping experience, and no specific drugs?

　　Qiu Yuanping also said that China will not and should not be disturbed by such unfounded accusations. Instead, it should proceed from the fundamental interests of its own country and the world ’s people, unswervingly promote scientific anti-epidemic and resume work and production, build a normalized internal and external control system, maintain People's health and economic and social stability.

　　Secondly, China should also hold high the banner of multilateralism, always maintain contact with relevant agencies of the UN system, firmly support the World Health Organization to play a key leadership role, oppose attacks on WHO and undermine multilateral mechanisms; actively participate in and promote global anti-epidemic cooperation to openly , Transparent, responsible attitude, timely report epidemic situation information, actively share anti-epidemic experience and technology, provide funds and material support within our ability, and contribute to strengthening global governance and mechanism construction in the field of public health.

　　"The resolution adopted by the 73rd World Health Assembly expresses the common desire of the international community to unite and cooperate to overcome difficulties." She added.

　　Before serving as the deputy director of the Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Overseas Chinese Affairs Committee of the CPPCC National Committee, Qiu Yuanping was a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the 11th CPPCC National Committee. With more than 50 years of work experience, she has worked in foreign-related departments such as the International Liaison Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, the Central Office of Foreign Affairs, and the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council.

　　When asked how to assess the pandemic from the perspective of the world, Qiu Yuanping replied that, unlike the history of the severe infectious disease pandemic, the environment in which the outbreak of the new coronary pneumonia has changed significantly has changed. The human symbiosis system and the interconnected social ecosystem and its transmission mechanism have been formed. The spread of the virus in the world is greater than in the past, and its influence can spread from public health to various fields such as politics, economy, society, and security in a short time. It has caused an unprecedented global and systematic public safety crisis.

　　"It warns us that in the era of globalization, similar challenges are like the" gray rhino "dormant in the" global village ", which may appear at any time and may have a major impact on countries around the world." She said that in this encounter between humans and viruses In China, the virus is the number one enemy of the world, the epidemic is the greatest threat to humanity, saving lives is our top priority, and stabilizing the economy is the common need of all countries, "cooperation is the only correct choice."

　　Unfortunately, during the global spread of the epidemic, isolationism, protectionism, unilateralism, and racism have also risen, which has brought uncertainties to international relations, especially China ’s relations with the outside world.

　　Qiu Yuanping emphasized that in the face of various chaos and retrogressions around the world, China adheres to the established development direction and internal and external policies, and has not violently disrupted its position due to the outbreak of the epidemic. Through mutual help, solidarity, and focus on cooperation, China has tightened public health community relations with neighboring countries, planted friendship with developing countries, enhanced emotional connections with European countries, and deepened the connotation of global partnership.

　　She also mentioned that even between China and the United States, where there is constant conflict, mutual assistance and cooperation between local governments, enterprises, doctors, scientists and civil society of the two countries have been ongoing. China is using practical actions to eliminate all kinds of misunderstandings and prejudices, enhance the friendly feelings among the people, improve and strengthen relations with other countries, and add stability and positive energy to the world in distress. (Finish)