Canada expresses confidence in China's coronavirus prevention

Canadian Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne applauded China's strict and transparent preventative measures in tackling the novel coronavirus outbreak, saying that Canada has confidence in China's capability to win the battle.

Champagne made the comments during a phone call with Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi Friday.

The Canadian Foreign Minister expressed Canada's willingness to provide assistance to China, along with sympathy and condolences to those who are suffering from the disease.

Wang, for his part, said the Chinese government is taking resolute and forceful measures to conduct scientific and effective prevention and control of the epidemic.

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Canada expresses confidence in China's coronavirus prevention