China, Despite Omicron Spread Concerns, Says "Beijing Olympics Will Proceed as Scheduled"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyemin] Zhao Lijian, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated on the 30th that despite the spread of the new COVID-19 variant Omicron, "We believe the Beijing Winter Olympics will be successfully held as scheduled."

At the regular briefing that day, when asked whether the spread of Omicron would affect the hosting of the Beijing Olympics, he said, "We think Omicron will pose challenges to epidemic prevention," but added, "China has experience in epidemic prevention in response to COVID-19."

Spokesperson Zhao further added, "COVID-19 is a common enemy of all humanity, and China hopes to cooperate with the international community, including southern Africa, to overcome COVID-19."

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