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It's easier to shake a mountain than China: Chinese envoy on coronavirus

He added that the outbreak has not been able to impact the strong fundamentals of China's strong economy

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People wear face masks and plastic raincoats as a protection from coronavirus at Shanghai railway station, in Shanghai. Reuters

Press Trust of India New Delhi

5 min read Last Updated : Feb 18 2020 | 8:15 PM IST

It is easier to shake a mountain than China, Chinese Ambassador Sun Weidong said on Tuesday, dispelling concerns over the impact of coronavirus outbreak on the country's economy and its possible ripple effects across the globe.

In a press conference, Sun said China has taken the most comprehensive and rigorous prevention and control measures to win the battle against coronavirus at the earliest, asserting that the country has sufficient resources and policy tools to cope with economic fluctuations.

At the same time, he said that virus is a "borderless and a common threat to everyone in the world" and joint efforts are

Topics : Coronavirus China Beijing

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