At the regular press conference on March 2 in Beijing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian responded to recent tightening of prevention and control measures on foreigners by localities.
Zhao Lijian, spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Source: MOF website) At the press conference, a journalist asked, "Many localities in China have strengthened their prevention and control measures on foreigners entering China. What is your comment?" Zhao said, considering the current circumstances and the local needs for epidemic prevention and control, examination, quarantine and other prevention and control measures have been taken for people coming from countries and regions with grave epidemic situation, like temperature checks, quarantine at home or medical observation at designated places. These measures accord with Chinese laws and regulations. As a necessary part of our prevention and control measures, they are effective in stemming the cross-border spread of the virus and conducive to prevention and control efforts in China and other countries as well. He added, as the epidemic situation evolves, local governments in China will adjust their measures on foreigners after their entry accordingly. We treat Chinese and foreign nationals alike. We will implement these measures without any discrimination, take full consideration of the legitimate concerns of the persons involved and offer them necessary guarantees and assistance. The measures China has taken against the epidemic have effectively slowed down its spread, contained human-to-human transmission, and won well-deserved recognition from the WHO. "We hope that we can have the full understanding and cooperation of those coming from countries severely affected by the epidemic. Altogether we should guard against the relevant risks and protect the health and safety of ourselves and those around us."
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