Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The excellent and efficient preparations for the Beijing Winter Olympics are obvious to all

Beijing, 7 Jan (Xinhua) -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on 7 January that the excellent and efficient preparations for the Beijing Winter Olympics are obvious to all, the rigorous science of epidemic prevention and control is well known, and the Chinese side has the confidence and determination to dedicate a simple, safe and wonderful Olympic event to the world.

At the regular press conference on the same day, a reporter asked: According to reports, Ryan, executive director of the WHO Health Emergency Project, said on the 6th that the epidemic prevention measures of the Beijing Winter Olympics are very strict and powerful, although there have been epidemics in some areas in China in recent weeks, in view of the arrangements made by the Chinese side for the participants, WHO believes that there is no additional risk of the epidemic in the Beijing Winter Olympics. What is China's comment on this?

Wang Wenbin said that the Chinese side has taken note of the statements made by relevant WHO officials and expressed its appreciation and gratitude to WHO for providing technical support to China for the safe hosting of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games through the International Olympic Committee for a long time. He said that in his New Year's speech, IOC President Bach also said that he looked forward to the complete success of the Beijing Winter Olympics and was full of confidence in hosting a safe Winter Olympics.

Wang Wenbin said that for some time now, athletes from many countries, people from all walks of life, the International Olympic Committee and other international organizations have expressed their support and expectations for the Beijing Winter Olympic Games. The excellent and efficient preparations for the Beijing Winter Olympics are obvious to all, and the rigorous science of epidemic prevention and control is well known. The Beijing Winter Olympic Organizing Committee, together with the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee, has issued two editions of the Epidemic Prevention Manual, which has formulated epidemic prevention guidelines for all stakeholders. "The relevant measures reflect the latest scientific research results in epidemic prevention, bring together the opinions of Chinese and foreign experts, learn from the experience of many large-scale international sports events, and pass a series of international test matches and training weeks." These strict and effective prevention and control measures will protect the health and safety of athletes and all relevant stakeholders to the greatest extent possible, and ensure the safe hosting of the Beijing Winter Olympics as scheduled. ”

He said that with less than a month to go before the opening of the Beijing Winter Olympics, China was ready. "With the joint efforts of all parties, we have the confidence and determination to dedicate a simple, safe and wonderful Olympic event to the world, so that participants from all over the world can feel the warmth of spring and inject more unity, confidence and strength into the world."