Virus fight receives support across Asia

The novel coronavirus may prove to be a huge challenge, but it has also united people from across Asia to show support for China's efforts.

On Tuesday, over 300 Lao companies donated more than $500,000 at an event in Laos to support China's fight against the novel coronavirus epidemic, according to the Chinese embassy in Laos.

Jiang Zaidong, China's ambassador to Laos, expressed his sincere gratitude to the Lao government and event organizers and the quick response from the community.