China, Australian FMs discuss coronavirus epidemic situation via phone

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held phone talks with the Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs Marise Payne on Wednesday at the latter's request, discussing the situation about the epidemic of the novel coronavirus in China.

Noting that the Australian government firmly supports the Chinese government and people in their fight against the new coronavirus epidemic, Payne expressed appreciation to China for sharing information in time and actively communicating with the international community openly and transparently when dealing with the epidemic.

For his part, Wang said the Chinese government and people are making every effort to fight the epidemic, noting that a nationwide mechanism has been established and decisive measures are being taken to push forward the epidemic prevention and control in a scientific, orderly, and precise manner.

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