China’s Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia Battle: Responses, Results, and Reflections

GONG JİANHUA Research Assistant Law School, Shanghai University

Gong Jianhua is Research Assistant at Shanghai University’s Law School and Intermediate Psychological Consultant at Shanghai Municipality. Her articles were published in several journals including Teori (Turkey) and Legal System and Society (China). She specializes in ideological and political education and public opinion research. She is currently chairing the Shanghai Education Commission Excellent Youth Project entitled “Research on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Higher Education Models”.gongjianhuajin@163.com

ABSTRACT This article focuses on the social and economic effects of a deadly epidemic that abruptly emerged in Wuhan, China and then spread to other regions of China as well as other countries in a short period of time. The “New Corona Virus” (NCV) caused deep worries, not only in China, but also the entire world. The present article addresses the outbreak, the way China responded to the epidemic, and the negligence that may have occurred during this intervention process. Succesful measures taken by the central government and administrative disposals to eliminate negligence are also tackled herein. The article discusses the attitudes adopted by central and local governments throughout the epidemic process and their relations with the public and the outside world as well as the possible socio-economic effects of the epidemic on China. Overall, this Chinese NPC battle can also be considered to be a world anti-epidemic war, and China’s success will bring nothing but security to the entire world. The NCV’s case reveals the extreme importance and urgency of the world’s need to “build a human community with a shared future”.

THE SUDDEN OUTBREAK OF NOVEL and the mortality rate remained at around 2%

coronavirus pneumonia (NCP in short, as is ac- (Baidu, 2020Baidu (2020). The source article does not provide a separate full bibliographic entry for this citation.). More importantly, there is zero

cepted by Chinese officials) has created a great growth in many provinces for consecutive days.

deal of concerns across the world, since the reach This shows that China’s epidemic prevention

of this epidemic was not only constrained to Chi- and control campaign is taking effect after one

na and also extended to over 20 countries. In to- month’s strenuous efforts. We have reason to be-

day’s globalized world, it is increasingly difficult to lieve that the central government can cure the

contain the epidemics within national boundaries infected people and defeat the epidemic.

and the survival of one country depends on anoth- This article aims to answer the following

er as far as global epidemics are concerned. The five questions related to this epidemic:

narrow-minded attitude of “cleaning up the snow 1- What is NCP?

in front of one’s own front door” can only result 2- What was China’s response to this

in worldwide diseases. In this sense, this Chinese epidemic?

NPC battle can also be considered to be a world 3- What may be the early neglect in China’s anti-epidemic war, and China’s success will bring fight against epidemics? nothing but security to the entire world. The NPC’s 4- What does the epidemic mean for case reveals the extreme importance and urgency China? of the world’s need to “build a human community 5- What are the results of the epidemic and with a shared future”. its impact on China? As of 11:00 am on February 20, 2020, there were 74,675 confirmed NCP cases, 4,922 suspect- What is NCP? ed cases, 16,180 cured cases, and 2,121 deaths in

China. Compared to previous statistics, both the Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses found

number of newly confirmed and suspected cases in both animals and humans. Some infect peo-

decreased, and the cure rate continued to rise, ple and are known to cause illness ranging from

common cold to more severe diseases such as the is generally 3-7 days, and the longest is not more

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and than 14 days. Deaths are more common in the

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). elderly and those with chronic underlying dis-

The novel coronavirus (CoV) is a new strain eases.

of coronavirus that has not been previously

identified in humans. The new, or “novel” coro- China’s response to this epidemic

navirus, now called 2019-nCoV, had not previ- First, the whole country united to fight against

ously detected before the outbreak was reported the epidemic under the strong leadership of

in Wuhan, Henan Province, China in December the Party Central Committee. According to the

2019. Chinese officials later adopted the name Public Health Emergencies issued in 2006, the

“Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia” (NCP). response of the central government can be de-

On February 11, the International Com- scribed as rapid. General Secretary Xi Jinping

mittee on Taxonomy of Viruses officially named personally directed this battle and held several

the “new coronavirus” as “SARS-CoV-2”. As this sessions of the Standing Committee of the Po-

naming suggests, the current virus and the 2003 litical Bureau of the Central Committee to give

SARS virus are sister viruses. Subsequently, the important instructions on the prevention and

WHO (World Health Organization) officially control of the epidemic. On January 25, the

named this virus-infected pneumonia as “COV- Central Leading Group for N.C.P Epidemic

ID19”, which is an acronym that brings together Situation of the Chinese Communist Party was

Corona, Virus, Disease and 2019 (year). Includ- established. On January 27, Prime Minister Li

ing this 2019-nCoV in Wuhan, there are 7 coro- Keqiang personally came to Wuhan to inspect

and guide the epidemic prevention and control naviruses that can infect humans, but not all of work. At that time, Deputy Prime Minister Sun them are significantly dangerous. SARS-CoV, Chunlan led the Central Steering Group to di- MERS-CoV, 2019-nCoV can cause infectious rect the struggle in Wuhan. As of January 29, 31 pneumonia, and the other four are more active provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalevery spring and winter, but just causing comities in mainland China have initiated first-levmon flu. el responses to public health emergencies. The There is definite evidence that NCP can be support of national leaders can bring confidence transmitted from person to person. However, and necessary mobilization to the battle against

what kind of animal vectors the new coronavi- the epidemic. According to calculations based

ruses transmit to humans remains to be further on relevant data, if the strict isolation policy in-

studied, but the mainstream opinion of experts troduced by the country is three to five days lat-

at home and abroad is that this disease is pre- er, considering the factors of population migra-

ventable, controllable and curable. tion during the Spring Festival, family reunion,

The main route of transmission for NCP and large-scale outbound tourism, the infection

is through respiratory droplets and can also be rate would eventually reach 20%. If that hap-

transmitted through contact. The incubation pe- pened, the medical resources across the whole

riod of pneumonia caused by novel coronavirus country would be extremely scarce, and it could

Medical team from Guizhou leaves for Hubei to aid novel coronavirus fight. (Xinhua)

even trigger a series of deep economic and social Local governments at all levels are also act-

crisis (Jiandong, 2020Jiandong (2020). The source article does not provide a separate full bibliographic entry for this citation.). At the same time, more ing. Among them, Hubei Province has adopted

countries and populations in the world would be strict measures. The government announced

in danger. that from 10:00 am on January 23, 2020, the cap-

Although Wuhan closed the city, water, ital city Wuhan’s urban bus, subway, ferry, and

long-distance passenger transportation will be electricity, heating, communication, supplies of suspended; for no special reason, citizens are not living, and timely treatment of the illness are to leave Wuhan, and the airport and railway corprovided. There was no disorder in the overall ridor for departures from Wuhan will be temsocial order, and the state machinery was operporarily closed. China has taken the most severe

ating normally. Compared with the West, Chi- epidemic prevention measures that world histo-

na has a big government, but the state and the ry has ever seen: lockdown of the city with tens

Communist Party of China aim to serve the of millions of citizens. The closure of Wuhan

people, which is also a source of legitimacy. As a City reflects the severity of this virus epidemic

result, the country’s decisive and timely decision and the Chinese government’s determination to

made us avoid a huge catastrophe. prevent and control the epidemic.

Even though Wuhan was under coronavirus lockdown, water, electricity, heating, communication, living supplies, and timely treatment of the illness were provided. There was generally no disruption in the social order, and the state machinery operated normally.

According to calculations based on relevant data, if the strict isolation policy introduced by the country were implemented three to five days later, considering important factors of population

such as migration during the Spring Festival, fam- The president of the People’s Republic of China

Xi Jinping, in Hubei. (APL Xhinhua/Pang Xinglei) ily reunion, and large-scale outbound tourism, the infection rate would have eventually reached Second, the counterpart support model1 has 20% of the entire population. If that happened, shown its power again. Although Wuhan’s medthe medical resources across the whole country ical capacity is relatively high, the epidemic sit-

would face extreme scarcity, and this could even uation is too sudden and too severe. Wuhan has

trigger a series of deep economic and social crises been facing a serious problem, that is, the hospi-

(Jiandong, 2020Jiandong (2020). The source article does not provide a separate full bibliographic entry for this citation.). In the meantime, other coun- tals are short of resources, lack of beds, epidem-

tries would be put in grave danger. ic prevention supplies, medical equipment, and

Even though Wuhan was under coronavirus medical staffs. There is an old saying in China:

lockdown, water, electricity, heating, communi- “When disaster struck, help came from all sides.”

cation, living supplies, and timely treatment of Under unified deployment, 19 provincial-level

the illness were provided. There was generally units began to support Hubei counterparts. As

no disruption in the social order, and the state of February 11, the National Health Commis-

machinery operated normally. Compared with sion, the State Administration of Traditional

the West, China has a larger government. This Chinese Medicine, the Chinese Red Cross, 29

being said, the state and the Communist Party provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities),

of China aim to serve the people, which is also the Xinjiang Construction Corps, and military

a source of legitimacy. As a result, the country’s hospitals have sent a total of 178 medical teams

critical and timely decision made us avoid a and 21.618 medical team members to support

huge catastrophe. Hubei (Hubei Daily, 2020Hubei Daily (2020). The source article does not provide a separate full bibliographic entry for this citation.).

1 Counterpart support program is a policy behavior in which an economically developed or stronger party provides assistance

to an economically underdeveloped or weaker party. Developed local governments are matched with the region to be supported in the program, and supporters from the supportive local government support another region in need in the relevant area when needed. This model basically consists of four main support models: Disaster Support, Financial Support, Medical Support and Educational Support. Supports can be intellectual, material and financial, source sharing and as well as labor support provided when deemed necessary. The first example of this was successfully accomplished in the Wenchuan earthquake. In the Corona epidemic originated from Wuhan, Jiangsu counterparts also supported the Hubei province.(see. https:// baike.baidu.com/item/)

pointed out that the epidemic is the devil, and Rely on all the people to establish we cannot allow the devil to hide. Therefore, the the defense line. General Secretary government and the party must mobilize the Xi Jinping pointed out that the

epidemic is the devil, and we masses, organize the masses, gather the masses,

cannot allow the devil to hide. implement joint defense and control, and build a

Therefore, the government and the people’s defense line. 1.4 billion people were de-

party must mobilize the masses, manded to remain at home, but the masses’ gen-

organize the masses, gather the eral attitude soon changed from initial criticisms

masses, implement joint defense and doubts to widespread support, understanding and control, and build a people’s and cooperation. Urban communities and rural defense line. areas have also implemented grid-based epidem-

In response to the above problems in Wu- ic prevention and control. Countless medical

han, designated hospitals were quickly set up staff, community workers, police, and volunteers

in various places, and two hospitals like Huo battled day and night on the frontline of the epi-

Shenshan and Lei Shenshan were completed in demic. The army also rushed to the front line of

ten days, providing 2.500 beds. Many “mobile epidemic prevention and control, bringing great

cabin hospitals” which can provide thousands confidence to the people. During recent attempts

of beds were also established at the same time. at epidemic prevention and control, China’s thou-

The Hubei government also uses 16 provincial sands of years old customs have changed; adults

universities as reserve isolation points just in and children no longer visit relatives and friends;

case of more patients. Medical supplies and the they no longer admire travel and vacation, and

supplies for prevention and control of NPC were have become overnight “home men and women”.

provided in a timely manner. The manufactur- Chinese people share food, express their affection

ing companies that can produce medical protecwith smile face emojis on WeChat, showing that tive clothing, masks, and related medicines work Chinese are not pessimistic and panicked (People’s day and night to satisfy the needs. Supplies such Daily, 2020People’s day and night to satisfy the needs. Supplies such Daily (2020). The source article does not provide a separate full bibliographic entry for this citation.). as vegetables and supplies from all walks of life Fourth, they actively carry out international are continuously shipped to Wuhan. The express cooperation. China has identified pathogens at an companies open “Green channel” for the transunprecedented rate and shared relevant viral gene portation of needed resources. The government sequences with the WHO and other countries as has also a rapid allocation of special financial

funds for public health services and preventions soon as possible, providing the possibility of de-

(Yongchao,2020Yongchao (2020). The source article does not provide a separate full bibliographic entry for this citation.). As Academician Zhong Nan- veloping rapid virus detection tools. The Chinese

shan said, “A lot of things can be solved with the health department also shared epidemic infor-

momentum. Wuhan can pass the country with mation with relevant countries and regions when

the help of the whole country” (Changjiang Dai- needed, and provided valuable time for rapid ac-

ly, 2020). tion. Besides, the Chinese government also wel-

Third, rely on all the people to establish comes the WHO to send an international expert

the defense line. General Secretary Xi Jinping delegation to assist China in fighting the epidemic.

Turkey is also among the first 21 countries Turkish Ambassador to China and to send additional supplies to China. On Jan- Turkish students shot videos, saying uary 31, 2020, the Turkish Air Force military “Wuhan Jiayou, Zhongguo Jiayou”

(Stay Strong, Wuhan; Stay Strong, aircraft transported aid to Wuhan, including a

China), showing Turkish people’s total of 1,000 sets of chemical protective cloth-

solidarity with Chinese people. ing, 93,500 filter masks and 1,000 sets of dispos-

able chemical protective clothing, among others

China has also received a lot of donations (Chuanbao,2020Chuanbao (2020). The source article does not provide a separate full bibliographic entry for this citation.). Later, Turkey’s TIKA, AFAD,

from foreign governments and institutions, in- TIM, IGA and Turkish Cargo have organized

cluding 21 countries in the first batch, and China several multiple batches of medical device assis-

must and shall remember these contributions. tance to China. Besides, Turkish Ambassador to

Among these countries, Japan is quite exem- China and Turkish students shot videos, saying

plary. In addition to donating a large number of “Wuhan Jiayou, Zhongguo Jiayou” (Stay Strong,

medical supplies, Japanese officials also publicly Wuhan; Stay Strong, China), showing Turkish

stated that “Virus is bad, but not a human” in re- people’s solidarity with Chinese people. Just as

sponse to extremely discriminatory statements. State Council and Foreign Minister Wang Yi

Moreover, each parliamentarian of the Japanese said when he met with Turkish Foreign Minis-

Liberal Democratic Party will deduct 5.000 yen ter Mevlut Cavosoglu, “the Chinese side appre-

from his salary to donate China for fighting this ciates that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and

epidemic (Tencent Net, 2020Tencent Net (2020). The source article does not provide a separate full bibliographic entry for this citation.). Mr. Foreign Minister have repeatedly expressed

Another example is Iran. The Chinese Min- support for China’s fight against the epidemic”

istry of Foreign Affairs stated that Iranian For- (Xinhua Net, 2020aXinhua Net (2020a). The source article does not provide a separate full bibliographic entry for this citation.).

eign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is the first

foreign minister of public solidarity with Chi- Early neglect in China’s fight

na and provided China with 3 million medical against epidemics

masks. Considering that Iran is still under full

US sanctions, it was not easy for Iran to make In 2003, China had experienced a severe SARS

this contribution for China (FMPRC, 2020aFMPRC (2020a). The source article does not provide a separate full bibliographic entry for this citation.). incident. It stands to reason that it should have

enough experience to deal with the epidemic, but it seems that the lessons of history have not been fully drawn. Although the epidemic situation was obviously controlled in the later period, various problems were neglected in the early outbreak, midway control, and public opinion control. First, the local government and the epidemic control department underestimated the severity of the epidemic and took slow action to cause the epidemic to spread throughout the country.

The Red Cross of China is supporting its government to On January 21, 2020, Zhong Nanshan, a Chinese

fight new Coronavirus. (Xinhua) acamic who serves as head of the high-level ex-

pert group of the National Health and Medical to the decline of the government’s credibility. The

Commission, inspected Wuhan and pointed out death of 35-year-old Dr. Li Wenliang on February

that “the virus can be transmitted from person to 7 triggered a strong backlash from public opin-

person” (The Paper, 2020aThe Paper (2020a). The source article does not provide a separate full bibliographic entry for this citation.). Previously, the local ion. At the end of December, Dr. Li has noticed

government had not disclosed and controlled the that the virus can spread from person to person,

mass gathering activities because of the Spring but he was admonished by the police. In the end,

Festival. Wuhan’s resident population was more the local government did not comfort him, and

than 14 million, but 5 million people had “nor- he insisted to fight on the front line after being

mally fled” before the city was closed (The Paper, cured.

2020b). This is an important reason for the rapid spread of the epidemic across the country. It can If Wuhan wins then Hubei Province

be said that local governments are responsible. wins, if Hubei wins then China

Second, Hubei and Wuhan are seriously will win this battle against novel

short of medical resources to deal with the epi- coronavirus pneumonia. Based on

demic. Even neighboring cities and counties have data on the number of confirmed

inadequate supplies, and they need help from all cases in Wuhan and Hubei, the

over the country. This reflects that the nation- reshuffling of leaders proves to be

al public health system is still lagging in terms accurate and effective.

of personnel, technology, and equipment under He was regarded as a hero by common this serious epidemic. If this epidemic happened people and was highly praised by WHO. Also, in other areas without better medical resources many problems have arisen regarding the discompared to Wuhan, this epidemic would have tribution of donated items by the Wuhan Red caused more deaths. In this sense, there is still a Cross, which has attracted criticism from public huge gap in the distribution of public health reopinion across the country. As a result, the State sources between the East and the West, big cit- Supervision Commission sent an investigation ies and small and medium cities in China. This team to conduct a comprehensive investigation,

epidemic also exposes another problem, that responding to public concerns and raising ex-

is all cities in China still lack a complete public pectations for restoring the truth.

health system, infectious disease prevention sys- Hubei Government’s policies were useful

tem, and ICU isolation resource management but not efficient enough, and cannot still satisfy

system. Therefore, several counties and/or cities the people’s needs due to their early neglect. On

are in need of an independent public health and February 13, 2020, the central authorities adjust-

epidemic prevention system. Various hospitals ed the top leaders in Hubei Province and Wu-

with enough beds should be set up following the han. The mayor of Shanghai at that time; Ying

standards for treating infectious diseases, and Yong, was replaced with Jiang Chaoliang as the

other infrastructure related to controlling the in- Hubei State Party Committee Secretery. Wang

fection (Qifan, 2020Qifan (2020). The source article does not provide a separate full bibliographic entry for this citation.). Zhonglin, then Jinan Municipal Party Secretary,

Third, the local government does not pay was succeeded by Ma Guoqiang as the Wuhan

enough attention to public opinion, which leads Municipal Party Secretary (Xinhua Net, 2020bXinhua Net (2020a). The source article does not provide a separate full bibliographic entry for this citation.).

After this adjustment, the epidemic sit- ed the holidays, which is no problem for the rich

uation has been changing towards a positive people, but for ordinary people, there is no work

direction. Focusing on the two major tasks of and no income, and an SME’s boss cannot afford

isolation and treatment, Wuhan carried out a it. After all, tourism, catering, entertainment,

large-scale network investigation, carried out production, transportation fell into stagnation

the strictest closed management of the commu- during this period. On the other hand, the na-

nity for 24 hours, and severely punished officials tional economy also needs to operate normally

for dereliction of duty. The purpose is to achieve and production must be started. Therefore, the

five hundred percent, that is confirmed patients question of balancing between prevention, con-

are 100% attended, 100% of suspected patients trol and economic development requires the

are tested for nucleic acids, 100% of patients central and local governments’ efforts at all lev-

with fever are tested, close contact people are els to find solutions.

100% isolated, and community villages are 100% The third front is the diplomatic campaign.

closed (Xinxin, 2020Xinxin (2020). The source article does not provide a separate full bibliographic entry for this citation.). With these strict policies In the face of the epidemic, many countries ex-

into practice, the epidemic in Wuhan has been pressed their understanding and support for

greatly alleviated. If Wuhan wins then Hubei China, sending charcoal in the snow, and giv-

Province wins, if Hubei wins then China will win ing a helping hand. Pakistan donated national

this battle against novel coronavirus pneumonia. strategic materials to China. Cambodian Prime

Minister Hun Sen made a special visit to China Based on data on the number of confirmed cases to show his standing together with the Chinese of Wuhan and Hubei, the reshuffling of leaders people (FMPRC, 2020bFMPRC (2020a). The source article does not provide a separate full bibliographic entry for this citation.). In the country, there proves to be accurate and effective. are still some countries and people that “drop

What does the epidemic down a stone on the man who has fallen into a

mean for China? well”. Wilbur Ross, the Trump administration’s

Commerce Secretary said that the coronavi-

China’s NCP Battle encompasses four rus could bring jobs back to the US from Chi-

fronts. The first front is the medical battle. This is na. Walter Russell Mead said China is the “Sick

the most critical battle, which is a life-and-death Man of Asia” on the Washington Post. German

situation. The first battlefield is the most impor- Der Spiegel said the virus was “Made in China”

tant one, which is Wuhan City. The second bat- (Hong Kong China News Agency, 2020Hong Kong China News Agency (2020). The source article does not provide a separate full bibliographic entry for this citation.). They

tlefield is very important, which is Hubei Prov- all show the inhuman aspect of certain Western

ince. The third battlefield is also very important politicians and media. Under such circumstanc-

in other provinces across the country. Batches of es, China must launch a diplomatic counterat-

medical teams gathered from all over the coun- tack, show China’s image of a strong and respon-

try, and even from the fourth and fifth-tier cities sible country with its performance in the fight

to Wuhan and Hubei. Regardless of the danger against the epidemic, and show the heroic spirit

of life, these white angels realize the most beau- of the Chinese people to defeat the epidemic.

tiful retrograde. The fourth front is the battle of faith. In

The second front is the economic battle. In the face of the epidemic, some countries have

order to fight the epidemic, the country extend- adopted some extreme restrictive measures.

A medical team member leaving for Xianning City of Hubei Province February 12, 2020. (Xinhua)

This is not advisable. What is more terrible than outcomes of the epidemic. The first one is a suc-

the epidemic is the panic itself. Just as Franklin cess: the number of new cases has decreased in

Roosevelt said, “The only thing we have to fear is 2 weeks; the epidemic in Wuhan has been con-

fear itself ”. As long as the government, especially trolled in 2 months; and the peripheral area

the central government, seeks the truth from the around Wuhan has been cleared in 2 months.

facts, keep an open and transparent attitude, and There are basically no sporadic cases in major

guides and responds to the public opinion right- provinces and cities, and WHO ends its high-

ly, it will help strengthen confidence. risk assessment of China. The second one is

a failure. Then China follows the Mexican flu

What are the results of the epidemic model in 2009, and the virus swept the world.

and its impact on China? The third one is the stalemate. Every hospital in

On January 30, 2020, Professor Zhang China becomes an infectious disease hospital,

Wenhong, the leader of the Shanghai Medical and the disease is included in daily management

Treatment Expert Group, analyzed the three until the society establishes a certain immunity

and then the epidemic gradually fades naturally hilate the epidemic as soon as possible, resume

(Wenhong, 2020.). industrial production quickly, and continue to

At present, in terms of actual control re- attract foreign confidence and foreign invest-

sults, China’s national system and control meas- ment.

ures are working towards the first result without The third cost is the cost on the people’s

thinking about any cost. The epidemic is expect- livelihood. If the epidemic is not well controlled,

ed to reach its peak in April and then will be it will inevitably have a huge negative impact on

significantly controlled (The Paper, 2020cThe Paper (2020a). The source article does not provide a separate full bibliographic entry for this citation.). For the people’s livelihood due to serious econom-

China, there is no choice but to control the epi- ic problems. The result is that everyone will be

demic quickly and completely. Otherwise, China threatened tremendously no matter the rich and

will pay three major costs. the poor. The richer will get a greater economic

The first one is a strategic cost. At present, loss, while the poor will get the worse economic

the United States intends to use this epidemic conditions. If the epidemic continues for a long

to create a panic atmosphere and isolate China time, the society will be destabilized.

politically and economically, especially when In Chinese, the crisis also means “oppor-

the WHO lists the novel coronavirus epidemic tunity within risk”. If China can overcome this

as a public health emergency of international epidemic as quickly as possible, this will also

concern. The purpose of the United States is to bring huge opportunities and strategic benefits

achieve what they have not achieved in the Si- to China. First, China’s authority and credibility

no-US trade war. Therefore, China must stop the will be further enhanced, and global rule-mak-

development of the epidemic as soon as possible ing capabilities will be enhanced. This time, Chi-

and win a new period of strategic opportunity na pressed the pause button directly, which in-

for China’s development. volves 1.4 billion people. As a result, the country

The second is the economic cost. China was suspended in an orderly manner, and then

is at the heart of the global supply chain. If the everyone united to fight the epidemic. What

epidemic cannot be controlled for a long time, other country in the world can achieve this?

the global supply chain will fall into the trap of Second, China’s economy will suffer signifi-

violent turmoil, and global multinational com- cant losses in the short term, but it will continue

panies will consider reorganizing their own to develop in the medium and long terms. If we

supply chains. This is also a strategic economic achieve rapid and complete victory in this bat-

loss in China. By then, if the jobs will not return tle, although the economic benefits will be lost

to the United States, they will also partially be in the short term, the whole world will know

transferred to other countries, and once they are that the Chinese government and people have a

transferred, they will not return. If the core po- strong ability to avoid risks. It is safe to put eggs

sition of the global supply chain is disrupted, the in China’s basket, especially for financial and in-

transition of China’s economic structure from vestment fields. Considering China’s market po-

low-end industries to high-end industries will tential and China’s industrial capabilities, more

be interrupted. Therefore, China needs to anni- resources will be concentrated in China, which

also means long-term economic benefits. More- doubtedly, this war will cost immeasurable hu-

over, through this epidemic, new outbreaks in- man, material and financial resources for China.

cluding our work efficiency, emerging industries But the nation’s confidence that “China will win!

and new business models will inevitably increase Wuhan will win” has always been there. Just as

in popularity, which will also generate long-term Chinese philosophy tells us, “Good fortune

positive outcomes for the economy. comes after disaster, and the disaster lurks in a

Third, China’s social governance capacity good fortune.” In other words, there are always

will be greatly improved as a result. This epidem- opportunities in the crisis. Natural and unnat-

ic has allowed us to see a lot of our shortcomings ural disasters are inevitable experiences for the

in national governance, so our improvement development of society. The victory of China

speed will become much faster. The ability to against this epidemic will make a great contribu-

implement our policies from top to bottom will tion to the world.

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