China's State Council Information Office unveiled a comprehensive white paper titled 'COVID-19 Prevention, Control and Origins Tracing: China's Actions and Stance' on Wednesday. The document outlines the country's pandemic containment strategies, scientific collaboration efforts, and commitment to international cooperation while addressing global inquiries about the virus's origins.
The report emphasizes China's rapid response during the initial outbreak in Wuhan, including lockdown measures, mass testing campaigns, and resource mobilization. It details cross-border initiatives such as sharing genomic data with the World Health Organization (WHO) and supplying medical equipment to over 150 countries and regions during critical phases of the pandemic.
On origins tracing, the white paper reiterates support for science-based investigations while opposing 'politicized narratives.' It highlights China's participation in WHO-led collaborative studies and calls for multi-country research into early cases reported globally. The document also outlines economic recovery policies implemented in the Chinese mainland, including fiscal support for businesses and innovation-driven recovery plans.
