File Photo: Former Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Dr. Margaret Chan speaks during a news conference at WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, Sept 12, 2014. [Photo/IC] BEIJING -- China's capability in preventing and controlling disease emergencies is leading the world, former director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO) Margaret Chan Fung Fu-chun said Sunday. In the time of globalization, communicable diseases spread very fast and require every country and region to build their capacity and strengthen their health systems to respond, Chan said on the sidelines of the second session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference that opened Sunday. She added that China's two emergency medical teams were among the first to pass the verification of the WHO, demonstrating their world-leading standards. The WHO has developed the global verification system where emergency medical teams can be classified and ready to be deployed to health emergencies. The former WHO chief also noted China's remarkable contributions to global health cooperation. Chan highlighted a memorandum signed during her stint at the WHO between China and the organization on promoting international health cooperation along the Belt and Road. It demonstrates China's sense of responsibility as a major country, she said. images of rubber band braceletscolored silicone braceletsmake your own silicone braceletssilicone medical alert wristbandscheap custom silicone wristbands free shipping
BEIJING, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- China pledged peaceful utilization of the Arctic and committed itself to maintaining peace and stability in the region, said a white paper issued by the State Council Information Office Friday.Peace and stability in the Arctic provides a significant guarantee for all activities in the region, and serves the fundamental interest of all countries including China, said the white paper titled China's Arctic Policy.China supports the peaceful settlement of disputes over territory and maritime rights and interests by all parties concerned in accordance with such treaties as the UN Charter and the UNCLOS and general international law, and supports efforts to safeguard security and stability in the region, it said.According to the white paper, China strives to reinforce cooperation with the Arctic States in maritime and air search and rescue, maritime early warning, emergency response, and information sharing in order to properly handle security challenges such as maritime accidents, environmental pollution, and maritime crimes.
