Chinese ambassador: We hope that some countries will objectively assess the epidemic and respect the WHO's authoritative recommendations

Some countries ignored the WHO advice and took the highest restrictive measures. We believe that this is not only detrimental to the prevention and control of the epidemic, but it also exacerbates panic and affects the world economy and free trade, - the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Georgia said in response to an InterPressNews question about the suspension of air traffic with China by some countries.

According to the ambassador, if states take overestimated measures, the World Health Organization may demand explanations.

“The Director General made it clear that at this moment there is no need to take measures that hinder international travel and trade. The World Health Organization opposes the imposition of restrictions against China in the field of tourism, trade, etc.

We hope that some countries will calmly, rationally and objectively assess the epidemic, respect the WHO's authoritative recommendations and avoid unnecessary excessive reactions," said the Chinese Ambassador.