China News Service, Beijing, July 16 (Reporter Li Jingze) Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said at a regular press conference on the 16th that during the World Health Organization joint expert group's inspection in China, China showed one by one the original data that needs special attention. .

  A reporter asked questions. On the 14th, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said at a press conference that due to the lack of original data at the beginning of the outbreak, the traceability of the virus in China has been hindered.

We require China to maintain transparency, openness and cooperation, especially the early raw data we require.

It is too early to rule out any theory, and more research is needed.

What is China's comment?

  “The fact is that during the joint expert group’s investigation in China, the Chinese side showed one by one the original data that needed special attention.” Zhao Lijian said that foreign experts have also made it clear on many occasions that the expert group has obtained a large amount of data and information. Personal privacy cannot be copied and carried out of the country to express full understanding.

  Zhao Li insisted that during the inspection, the joint expert group also visited Hubei Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Wuhan Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Wuhan Institute of Virology and other institutions, visited various biosafety laboratories, and conducted in-depth and candid discussions with experts from related institutions. Scientific communication.

After field visits and in-depth understanding, the expert group agreed.

The hypothesis that the laboratory incident caused the virus is extremely unlikely.

"The above situation is clearly and fully reflected in the joint traceability research report officially announced by the WHO in March this year."

  Zhao Lijian emphasized that on the issue of traceability, all parties should respect science, respect the opinions and conclusions of scientists, and maintain an objective and fair attitude.

On July 15, 48 countries wrote to the Director-General of WHO, welcoming the China-WHO joint research report, supporting traceability research on a global scale, and opposing the politicization of traceability issues.

This reflects the strong voice of the international community.

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