Chinese Embassy in UKVerified account

Minister Ma sent his thoughts to the UK families who lost loved ones to #Covid19 and wished speedy recovery to everyone hit by #Covid19.

Q:Do you accept the accusation that China has not been honest or open in the early stage of the epidemic in Wuhan A:The Chinese government has been very open, transparent&responsible in sharing the information with the world, including the United States and many other countries.

Q: Why China didn’t shut down Wuhan’s flights to US&European capitals after lockdown? A: Hubei authorities stopped issuing passports, discouraging international travel unless essential. Other countries could have screened or tested incoming passengers. No excuse for inaction.

Q: Was the virus from the Wuhan lab or wet market? A: Its origin should be left to scientists and experts. World known scientists have confirmed the virus was the product of nature, not engineered, hence not from any lab. Not necessarily from the wet market.

Q：Why Dr. Li Wenliang was arrested for sounding the alarm? A: Dr. Zhang Jixian first sounded the alarm&was acted upon. When Mr. Li, an eye doctor shared information with his friends, the investigation was already under way. Li was received a reprimand, which is now withdrawn.

Q: Can you guarantee wet markets will stay closed? A: Contrary to claims by UK media, the Wuhan wet market remains closed until further notice. Not all #Covid19 cases are associated with the wet market.