International community supports China's efforts

The international community has voiced support for China's efforts to prevent and control the novel coronavirus-related pneumonia that has claimed more than 100 lives throughout the country, and hailed the measures taken by the nation as active and transparent.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday the international body appreciated China's efforts, and he has full confidence in China's capability to control the outbreak.

Speaking to Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the UN, at the UN headquarters in New York, Guterres said that at this important time, the UN stands in solidarity with the Chinese government and people.