China Capable of Handling Possible Biochemical Terror AttacksChina is well-prepared for any possible biochemical terror attacks, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Sun Yuxi said Thursday.In response to a question at a regular press conference concerning China's capability of coping with possible biochemical terrorist activities, Sun said that China has strengthened its security measures on persons and luggages passing through customs, and has taken strict quarantine measures on suspicious baggages. The postal departments also strengthened its precautions, Sun said. The Chinese medical departments has stored enough medicines and antibiotics to fight biochemical-caused diseases, and the government is able to detect early signs of diseases should a biochemical terrorist situation occur, Sun said. China will control any such situation resolutely and bring it to a quick end, Sun said. FM Spokesman: China Opposes Use of Bio-Chemical WeaponsChinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Sun Yuxi stressed Tuesday that China opposes terrorism of any form including the use of bio-chemical weapons. Sun Yuxi made the remarks at a regular press conference here, saying China has consistently advocated prohibiting and eliminating bio-chemical weapons, and considers bio-chemical terrorism a danger to the whole world. |
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