US Unsympathetic as China Fights Epidemic, Foreign Ministry Fights Back

Published in Sohu
(China) on 31 January 2020
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Translated from by Tyler Ruzicka. Edited by Helaine Schweitzer.
On Jan. 31, a reporter asked Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman Hua Chunying the following question: "Currently, while China is doing everything possible to combat the new coronavirus epidemic, some American officials are occasionally issuing unfriendly statements about China. The U.S. Secretary of Commerce stated that the epidemic would help some jobs flow back into the United States. Some U.S. officials also insinuated that China was not cooperating with the United States in its response to the epidemic situation. Today, the U.S. State Department announced that it would raise the travel advisory for China to the highest level, placing it on the same advisory level as Iraq and Afghanistan. The U.S. Secretary of State has even continued to maliciously attack China's national system. What is China's response to this?"

Hua responded, "Right now, the Chinese people are fighting back against the epidemic with all their strength. The Chinese government has adopted an attitude of transparency and responsibility, and is promptly releasing information and sharing data with the international community, including the United States. Friends are best found in adversity. Many countries have expressed support and assistance for China's fight against the epidemic in different ways. In comparison, the United States' words and actions are not in line with the facts. Moreover, they are inappropriate. The World Health Organization has advised nations to refrain from adopting travel restrictions, but barely after these words were spoken, the U.S. did the very opposite. It has set a very bad example, and has really been too unkind."

Difficulty is the mother of greatness. The Chinese people have always striven to improve themselves, and possess a deep moral character. We firmly believe that with the strong leadership of the Chinese Communist Party, with the immense advantage of a socialist system with Chinese characteristics, and with the vigorous support of the international community, the mighty people of China can unite as one. With a single will as strong as an impenetrable wall, they can certainly succeed in the fight against the epidemic, overcome all difficulties and dangers on the path ahead, and bring about a great rejuvenation of the Chinese people.


美方在中方抗击疫情时发表不友善言论,华春莹回击!

“外交部发言人办公室”消息,1月31日,有记者问:当前,中国正在全力抗击新型冠状病毒感染肺炎疫情,美国一些官员却不时发表对华不友善的言论。美商务部长称,疫情有助于部分就业岗位流回美国。还有美方官员影射中国在应对疫情问题上与美国不合作。今天,美国国务院发布公告,将对中国的旅行警告提高至同伊拉克、阿富汗一样的最高级别。美国务卿甚至继续恶毒攻击中国的国家制度。中方对此有何评论?

华春莹:当前,中国人民正在全力抗击疫情。中国政府本着公开透明、负责任的态度及时向包括美国在内的国际社会发布信息,分享数据。患难见真情,许多国家都以不同方式表达对中国抗击疫情的支持和帮助。相比之下,美方的言行既不符合事实,更不合时宜。世界卫生组织呼吁各国避免采取旅行限制,但话音未落,美国就反其道而行之,带了一个很不好的头,实在太不厚道。

艰难困苦,玉汝于成。中华民族是厚德载物、自强不息的民族。我们坚信,有中国共产党的坚强领导,有中国特色社会主义制度的巨大优势,有国际社会的大力支持,伟大的中国人民团结一心,众志成城,一定能战胜疫情,一定能战胜前进道路上的一切艰难险阻,一定能实现中华民族伟大复兴。
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