Chinas fight against COVID-19: A sense of responsibility to the world
At this critical time in fighting the coronavirus, I would like to express my genuine and deep sympathy for the people of China, and to pray for final victory over the deadly disease. So many innocent people have lost their lives; so many families have lost their loved ones.
Under those extreme circumstances herewith I would like to share with people of China my utmost profound respect and admiration. Im proud that today Chinese nation is united as never before at the front line of global defense against the deadly disease.
Since the coronavirus outbreak, the whole country has been mobilized to fight the disease, made all necessary deployments, implemented unprecedented prevention and control measures to stop the spread of disease. The speed, intensity and coverage of Chinas response have been truly unique.
The countrys nationwide efforts in fighting the coronavirus demonstrate the countrys capability, strength and confidence in defeating the outbreak and its sense of staunch responsibility to the world.
Although the virus first appeared in China, it is not a national virus. Outbreak of the virus could happen anywhere on the planet. The disease doesnt recognize borders, regulations or rules, political or economic arrangements.
The disease is the public enemy of all people around the world. It has now become the major test of the wisdom and capability of the international community to prevent and control the outbreak.
It was again a clear proof that in the era of globalization, all human beings are living in a small global settlement where they share the same wellbeing and obligations.
By endorsing the idea of building a community with a shared future for mankind, China now is not only taking responsibility for the safety and health of its people, but also committed to the cause of safeguarding international public health. In this invisible war with the coronavirus where no weapons are used, the entire world has become a small community of common destiny.
The new coronavirus outbreak once again reminded us that the unilateral approach, nationalism and protectionism which are not in line with the interests of our world will not work in the era of globalization.
Ignorance, prejudices, or selfish practices that disregard the interests of others will not be able to secure safety of people. Cooperation, solidarity and coordinated efforts are the only routes to protect the interests of the mankind.
(The author is Djoomart Otorbaevm, the former prime minister of the Kyrgyz Republic and a distinguished professor of the Belt and Road School of Beijing Normal University. This article was originally published on CGTN website. Here it is editied for use)
