Zhong said a major reason for the surge in the number of cases over the past few days is that new testing methods have improved the efficiency in testing suspected cases. The other reason is that in the past few days local authorities have been authorized to confirm such cases on their own, as long as the patient has tested positive twice. Previously, confirmation could only be made by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention and other national institutes, which slowed down confirmation, he said.
Zhao said he often walks more than 25 km per day, sometimes reaching 30 km, and typically spends about 12 hours on the road. One summer day he spent 17 hours walking before reaching a mountain area. "Thanks to several years of military life, I am in good physical shape," he said.
Zhao Shitang, deputy secretary-general of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, said in supporting industries, such as petroleum and petrochemicals, central SOEs' work resumption rate has reached 97 percent.
Zhao Kejin, deputy dean of School of Social Studies at Tsinghua University and a senior expert on US studies, said that since 1995, the United States had supported and cultivated opposition agencies and figures, and promoted "democracy buildup" through organizations such as the NED.
Zhao Li, a criminal lawyer from Beijing, said harsher penalties will play a bigger role in threatening those who attempt to harm children, but he added that it isn't enough.
Zhao Huanxin in Washington, Reuters and AFP contributed to this story.
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Zhao said the Zimbabwean government's zero tolerance to corruption would also help lure foreign investment.
Zhao said China will be a partner in Cuba's development and reform efforts.
Zhongjie Street is located in central Shenyang and is one of the oldest streets in China, with a history of more than 400 years.
Zhong Nanshan, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, speaks during a news conference in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong province on March 18, 2020. [Photo/Xinhua]