China, Britain agree to support WHO's role in combating Covid-19


Xi expressed hope that Britain will take effective measures to safeguard the health, safety and legitimate rights of Chinese nationals on its soil, particularly those studying in Britain. - AFP

BEIJING (Xinhua): Chinese President Xi Jinping and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke over phone on Monday (March 23) night and voiced support for the role of the World Health Organization (WHO) in the global fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

On behalf of the Chinese government and people, Xi extended sincere sympathies to the British government and people over their fight against the coronavirus disease. Upon request, he introduced China's epidemic prevention and control measures.

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