Xi promotes joint efforts of international community in fight against novel coronavirus

It is necessary to release information on the epidemic in a timely manner and deepen international cooperation.

— Xi said when instructing on the work related to the pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus on Jan. 20.

Editor's note:

Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, China has made every effort to curb the spread of the epidemic, while at the same time coordinating economic and social development as well as strengthening international exchanges and cooperation. As a result of all these efforts, the country has won universal praise from the international community. Chinese President Xi Jinping has actively promoted joint efforts within the international community to fight against the epidemic, while exchanging ideas with foreign heads of state and guests.