China: Wang Yi Speaks Out: China Claims Control Amid Surge in Respiratory Cases

Amid growing concerns over respiratory illnesses in China, Foreign Minister Wang Yi assured on Wednesday that Chinese authorities have the situation under effective control.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently had requested detailed a information following respiratory illnesses and pneumonia clusters especially among children. While a WHO official noted the increase, they emphasized it is not as severe as pre-COVID times, and no new or unusual pathogens have been identified.

Wang Yi, addressing reporters at the United Nations, stated that China’s management of the situation is in line with common global practices. The Foreign Minister, currently chairing a U.N. Security Council session on the Israel-Hamas conflict, highlighted that interactions with the international community remain unaffected, welcoming visits from friends worldwide.

The backdrop of questions about the transparency of reporting on early COVID-19 cases in Wuhan adds intrigue to China’s response, as global attention hones in on the handling of public health issues and international relations.