據報導,美國國務卿蓬佩奧3月6日接受美國媒體採訪時將新型冠狀病毒稱為「武漢冠狀病毒」。
對此,外交部發言人耿爽在3月9日例行記者會上回應道:
世界衛生組織已經就新型冠狀病毒作出正式命名。個別美國政客不尊重科學,不尊重世衛組織的決定,迫不及待地借新冠病毒對中國和武漢進行汙名化,我們譴責這種卑劣的做法。
Despite the fact that the WHO has officially named this novel type of coronavirus, certain American politician, disrespecting science and the WHO decision, jumped at the first chance to stigmatize China and Wuhan with it. We condemn this despicable practice.
當天還有記者問:蓬佩奧國務卿在採訪中還稱,由於中方不公開、不透明,美方獲得的信息不完善,導致美方應對疫情挑戰滯後。中方對此有何評論?耿爽回答:
新冠肺炎疫情發生以後,中方始終本著公開、透明、負責任態度,及時向世衛組織以及包括美國在內的有關國家和地區通報疫情信息,分享病毒基因序列,積極回應各方關切,加強同各方合作。中國為全世界抗擊疫情贏得了時間,作出了積極貢獻。對於這一點,全世界看得清清楚楚,國際社會自有公論。蓬佩奧詆毀中國抗擊疫情努力的企圖不會得逞。
Since the COVID-19 broke out, China has been providing timely updates to the WHO and countries and regions including the US in an open, transparent and responsible manner. We have shared with them the genetic sequence of the virus, responded to their concerns and strengthened international cooperation. The world has already reached the clear, fair consensus that China's contribution bought precious time for the international community to enhance preparedness. Mr. Pompeo's attempt to smear China's efforts will not succeed.
編輯:陳月華
來源:外交部官網