刘晓明Liu XiaomingVerified account

Here is the first truth: China has taken up the responsibility and made tremendous efforts to safeguard health and save lives. Since the outbreak, the Chinese Government and people, united and undaunted, waged a people’s war against the virus.

With hard efforts＆great sacrifice,China has seen the situation within the country improving＆life returning to normal. China has also participated actively in global response to #Covid19, living up to its responsibility for the world because it poses a common challenge to all.

President Xi Jinping has had telephone conversations with 20+ heads of states, governments or international organisations. China has donated $20 million to WHO＆provided assistance to 120+ countries, including UK, ＆4 international organisations, to the best of its capability.

China has sent out teams of medical experts＆engaged in cooperation on R&D in vaccine＆medicines with other countries. In a word, China has spared no efforts in sharing experience with the relevant countries＆regions.This has won high recognition from the international community.

Italy and a few others have expressed gratitude to China for lending a helping hand at their most difficult moment; the UK’s Deputy Medical Officer has spoken highly of the exchanges between the Chinese and British medical experts.

Dr. Tedros, Director General of WHO, has emphasized that China’s measures are not only protecting its own people, but also protecting the people in the whole world, and that China has bought time for the rest of the world.

The second truth is, China has been open and transparent in combating #Covid19, and its measures have been effective. Stigmatizing China is unpopular. Since as early as January 3rd, China has been briefing WHO and the other countries on the epidemic on a regular basis.

China identified the pathogen of virus in a record-short time＆shared full genetic sequence with WHO on January 12. This was followed by sharing of diagnostic＆treatment experience as well as updates on prevention＆control measures, so that other countries could draw lessons.

The establishment of the Knowledge Center for China’s Experiences in Response to #Covid19, which is open to all countries. WHO has spoken highly of these efforts, saying China has shared information in a timely manner and with a high degree of transparency.

However, a few Western politicians ignored China’s tremendous contribution to global public health and the professional advice of WHO that the virus should not be linked with any specific country or region.

Their attempt to stigmatize China is a “political virus” that is harmful to all mankind as it undermines international cooperation in the fight against the epidemic. It reveals their hypocrisy of applying double standards.

It will do nobody any good＆is naturally met with condemnation＆opposition from international community.The world is fighting scourge of #Covid19 together.There is no place for the scourge of arrogance, prejudice＆discrimination embedded in remarks of above-mentioned politicians.

The third truth is, cooperation in the spirit of a community with a shared future for mankind is the only right choice in the fight against #Covid19. The ongoing battle is living proof of how much we all belong to a community with a shared future.

Virus respects no borders nor distinguishes between races. People of the world must work together if we want to win this battle.

At the Extraordinary G20 Leaders’ Summit a few days ago, President Xi Jinping emphasized, “At such a moment, it is imperative for the international community to strengthen confidence, act with unity and work together in a collective response.”

“We must comprehensively step up international cooperation and foster greater synergy so that humanity as one could win the battle against such a major infectious disease.”

China and the UK are important partners in this battle. President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Boris Johnson had two telephone conversations in a matter of one month, which demonstrates the firm determination of the two countries to join hands and beat the virus.

At this moment, the two countries are sharing information and experience, cooperating on R&D, supporting G20 and WHO in playing an important role and improving global governance in public health.

In face of the challenge, it is all the more important that China-UK take up our responsibility, help each other and ignore the noises and disruptions, so as to generate positive energy for the cooperation between our two sides and make new contribution to global public health.

As Prime Minister Johnson fights a personal battle with the disease, I wish him speedy recovery and come back to lead the British people to overcome the current challenge.

The Chinese people often say,“The fire burns high when everybody adds wood to it.” China stands ready to join hands with the international community, including the UK, in the spirit of a community with a shared future for mankind.