South China Morning Post reported Tuesday that China’s top court vowed to defend the country’s judicial sovereignty and national interests in response to overseas lawsuits against China demanding reparations for the coronavirus outbreak. The third session of the 13th National People’s Congress opens at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, May 22.
China didn’t restrict the export of anti-epidemic supplies and remains open, said Chinese Minister of Commerce Zhong Shan in an interview for ministers on the sidelines of the “two sessions” on May 25, refuting the groundless accusations that the country limited export of such supplies. Since the pandemic broke out, the country has exported huge quantities of anti-epidemic supplies to 199 countries and regions, making an important contribution to the global pandemic response, Zhong noted, adding that China has acted as a responsible major country with the vision of a community with a shared future for mankind.
-- "National security is like the air. Without it, no one can survive," said Witman Hung, a national lawmaker from Hong Kong.
-- Premier Li Keqiang said Thursday China is expected to achieve positive economic growth this year if security in six key areas is ensured. -- China reserves policy space on the fiscal, financial, social security and other fronts, and is in a strong position to quickly introduce new measures should the situation call for it without any hesitation.
