President Xi Jinping of China said in a New Year's speech to the people that the new coronavirus, whose infection is spreading rapidly, has entered a new stage, and that the "zero corona" policy has not been mentioned. I called.
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a New Year's address to the nation on December 31, including on state television.
In this, President Xi looked back on the past year and emphasized the achievements of the new coronavirus countermeasures, saying that he "protected the lives, safety and health of the people to the maximum" without mentioning the "zero corona" policy that thoroughly suppresses the infection. did.
In China, in December, infections exploded in various places after the easing of infection control measures, and experts in infectious disease control have revealed that infections are peaking in Shanghai and Hubei Province. .
In response to this situation, President Xi said, "The epidemic control has entered a new stage, and there is still a lot of work to be done. Everyone is patient and trying, and the dawn is just around the corner."
“Persistence is victory, unity is victory,” he said.
President Xi repeatedly emphasized that "persistence is victory" regarding the "zero corona" policy before the relaxation of infection control measures.
Regarding Taiwan, which has shown a strong desire to unify itself, he avoided harsh expressions, saying, "Both sides of the Strait are one family. Compatriots on both sides of the Strait are one family. Compatriots on both sides should work together toward the same goal and work hand in hand to ensure the long-lasting happiness of the Chinese nation." I sincerely hope to create a