China Raises Entry Barriers Amid Calls for "Non-Discriminatory" Quarantine Measures

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] As countries strengthen quarantine measures for arrivals from China amid the spread of COVID-19 in China, the Chinese government has insisted that quarantine measures should be scientific and non-discriminatory.

Wang Wenbin, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated at a regular briefing on the 29th regarding the trend of strengthening quarantine measures for arrivals from China, "China always believes that each country's quarantine measures should be scientific and appropriate, should not discriminate against the citizens of any country, and should not affect normal personnel exchanges and cooperation."

Spokesperson Wang added, "We hope that all countries adhere to scientific principles, ensure safe travel of personnel through cooperation, safeguard the stability of global industrial and supply chains, and contribute to epidemic prevention and global economic recovery through international solidarity."

Due to the spread of COVID-19 in China, the United States has decided to require a negative COVID-19 test certificate within 48 hours before departure for arrivals from China, and Japan has raised quarantine thresholds by conducting COVID-19 tests after entry. The Korean government is expected to announce strengthened quarantine measures for arrivals from China on the 30th.

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