After the epidem­ic, Hua Chunyi­ng gives online briefi­ng to journa­list frater­nity for the first timeBEIJING: As the country grapples against novel coronavirus epidemic, the Chinese government has expressed deep gratitude and appreciation to Pakistan for extending a firm support during the prevalent global health crisis. “As China fights the outbreak, Pakistan has stood firmly by us, maintaining flights and pooling medical supplies all over the country to help China. We are deeply grateful and touched by such trust and confidence,” Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying said during the first ‘Online’ briefing held in Beijing — where she went online and used WeChat to answer questions from journalists — on Monday. Referring to the statements of Prime Minister Imran Khan and Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi regarding China’s fight against novel coronavirus, she said that the Pakistani prime minister and foreign minister highly commend and firmly support China’s efforts to fight against the new coronavirus. “They also appreciate China’s assistance for Pakistani citizens in China and express confidence in China winning this battle with the strength of its system.

Source: The Express Tribune February 03, 2020 19:41 UTC