Chinanews.com, May 27th. In response to some US media and politicians trying to politicize and stigmatize the new crown epidemic, a small number of Indian media "follow the trend" hype, Chinese Embassy Spokesperson Counselor Wang Xiaojian posted on social media "Twitter" Several tweets were issued in a row to refute based on objective facts and scientific evidence, and emphasized that "political manipulation is not helpful in fighting the epidemic."
Image source: Screenshot of the social media account of Counselor Wang Xiaojian, Spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India
Counselor Wang Xiaojian said, “In the process of fighting the unknown virus, China adheres to scientific response, publicly and transparently disseminates information, respects the value and dignity of everyone, upholds the concept of building a human health community, and persists in unity and cooperation to overcome difficulties.”
He pointed out that the Wuhan Institute of Virology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences issued a statement in March stating that it had not been exposed to the new crown virus before December 30, 2019, and its staff and graduate students have maintained “zero infection” so far.
Counselor Wang Xiaojian said that after an on-site visit to Wuhan in January 2021, members of the China-WHO Joint Expert Group on the Traceability of New Coronaviruses agreed that the hypothesis of virus leakage caused by Chinese laboratories is "extremely impossible."
He mentioned that one of the expert group members also told the US media that they had conducted in-depth exchanges with relevant authoritative experts. This degree of open communication was unexpected. "The experts went to every place they requested. Having met everyone they wanted to meet, this visit was very successful."
Image source: Screenshot of the social media account of Counselor Wang Xiaojian, Spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India
However, "on the basis of the presumption of guilt, some American media and politicians have tried every means to label the virus, politicize the traceability, and stigmatize China. They overestimated their ability to spread false information and underestimated others' right from wrong. ability."
Counselor Wang Xiaojian said that some Indian media and politicians have also followed the West and are keen to follow the trend and hype.
"Their attempt is to divert attention and shirk responsibility."
"This kind of behavior is groundless, irresponsible, and disregarding science. It goes against the will of the people."
The spokesperson finally urged a small number of Indian media and politicians not to spread rumors.
"Political manipulation will not help to deal with the new crown epidemic. This will only undermine international anti-epidemic cooperation and bring greater harm to the people of all countries."
Prior to this, Counselor Wang Xiaojian said on the situation of the epidemic in India that the new crown pneumonia epidemic is the common enemy of all mankind, and the international community needs to unite and fight the epidemic together.
China expresses its sincere condolences to India's recent severe epidemic situation.
Sun Weidong, the Chinese Ambassador to India, also said, “China is one of the first countries to offer support and assistance to India, and is also one of the earliest countries to put actual actions into practice. Many Chinese companies and private organizations are in their own way to provide support and assistance to India. Provide all kinds of help."
Sun Weidong also pointed out, “In the face of the epidemic, mankind is a community with a shared future. In the era of globalization, all countries in the world are on the same boat. Cooperation is the most powerful weapon to defeat the epidemic."