China/UK-Coronavirus/Lancet Interview/Accusations
Beijing, China - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of China Central Television host Bai Yansong interviewing Richard Charles Horton, editor-in-chief of The Lancet at newsroom
London, UK - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Richard Charles Horton, editor-in-chief, The Lancet:
"Well, I regret that the discussion of this pandemic has ended up being interpreted as part of the geopolitical struggle of nations. It shouldn't be the case. This is a threat to the health of our populations. Nothing more, nothing less. We should be working together to face down this threat. I don't want to see accusations thrown at countries. It's not helpful, it's not going to advance peace and development, it's not going to solve the challenge of this pandemic. [It's] far better to sit down and work together, trust one another, so that we can solve problems that we all share."
Beijing, China - April 28, 2020 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
3. Cured patients walking out of hospital, receiving bouquets
4. Cured patients, medical workers posing for photo
5. Various of medical worker disinfecting ward, facilities
London, UK - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Richard Charles Horton, editor-in-chief, The Lancet:
"I regret the criticisms that have been thrown out by political leaders. This is one of the reasons why I want to be on the record and thank my friends and colleagues who work in medicine and medical science in China for what they've done. Because as I have said, I think that we owe them a great deal, and it's important to put that thanks on the record. They do not deserve criticism; they deserve our gratitude. That is perhaps the most important point I wish to emphasize here."
7. Video interview in progress
Editor-in-chief of the prominent British medical journal, The Lancet, deplores the groundless accusations and stigmatization campaign over the COVID-19, and said that China deserves gratitude, not criticism, for its efforts in tackling the pandemic.
In a recent video interview with China Central Television, Richard Horton, the editor-in-chief said he regrets that discussions surrounding the issues of the pandemic have been turned into geopolitical tensions instead of cooperation.
"Well, I regret that the discussion of this pandemic has ended up being interpreted as part of the geopolitical struggle of nations. It shouldn't be the case. This is a threat to the health of our populations. Nothing more, nothing less. We should be working together to face down this threat. I don't want to see accusations thrown at countries. It's not helpful, it's not going to advance peace and development, it's not going to solve the challenge of this pandemic. [It's] far better to sit down and work together, trust one another, so that we can solve problems that we all share," said Horton.
Horton also praised China for its response and measures, calling them decisive and quick. He hailed the Chinese government's decision to issue a complete lockdown on Wuhan, the largest mega city in central China with a population of more than 11 million, and said it is wrong to blame China for the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.
The editor-in-chief also expressed his gratitude to the Chinese scientists and health workers for their dedication, courage and willingness to share their experience with the world.
"I regret the criticisms that have been thrown out by political leaders. This is one of the reasons why I want to be on the record and thank my friends and colleagues who work in medicine and medical science in China for what they've done. Because as I have said, I think that we owe them a great deal, and it's important to put that thanks on the record. They do not deserve criticism; they deserve our gratitude. That is perhaps the most important point I wish to emphasize here," he added.
China/UK-Coronavirus/Lancet Interview/Accusations
Dateline : April 28, 2020/Recent
Location : China United Kingdom
Duration : 2'09
Beijing, China - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of China Central Television host Bai Yansong interviewing Richard Charles Horton, editor-in-chief of The Lancet at newsroom
London, UK - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Richard Charles Horton, editor-in-chief, The Lancet:
"Well, I regret that the discussion of this pandemic has ended up being interpreted as part of the geopolitical struggle of nations. It shouldn't be the case. This is a threat to the health of our populations. Nothing more, nothing less. We should be working together to face down this threat. I don't want to see accusations thrown at countries. It's not helpful, it's not going to advance peace and development, it's not going to solve the challenge of this pandemic. [It's] far better to sit down and work together, trust one another, so that we can solve problems that we all share."
Beijing, China - April 28, 2020 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
3. Cured patients walking out of hospital, receiving bouquets
4. Cured patients, medical workers posing for photo
5. Various of medical worker disinfecting ward, facilities
London, UK - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Richard Charles Horton, editor-in-chief, The Lancet:
"I regret the criticisms that have been thrown out by political leaders. This is one of the reasons why I want to be on the record and thank my friends and colleagues who work in medicine and medical science in China for what they've done. Because as I have said, I think that we owe them a great deal, and it's important to put that thanks on the record. They do not deserve criticism; they deserve our gratitude. That is perhaps the most important point I wish to emphasize here."
7. Video interview in progress
Editor-in-chief of the prominent British medical journal, The Lancet, deplores the groundless accusations and stigmatization campaign over the COVID-19, and said that China deserves gratitude, not criticism, for its efforts in tackling the pandemic.
In a recent video interview with China Central Television, Richard Horton, the editor-in-chief said he regrets that discussions surrounding the issues of the pandemic have been turned into geopolitical tensions instead of cooperation.
"Well, I regret that the discussion of this pandemic has ended up being interpreted as part of the geopolitical struggle of nations. It shouldn't be the case. This is a threat to the health of our populations. Nothing more, nothing less. We should be working together to face down this threat. I don't want to see accusations thrown at countries. It's not helpful, it's not going to advance peace and development, it's not going to solve the challenge of this pandemic. [It's] far better to sit down and work together, trust one another, so that we can solve problems that we all share," said Horton.
Horton also praised China for its response and measures, calling them decisive and quick. He hailed the Chinese government's decision to issue a complete lockdown on Wuhan, the largest mega city in central China with a population of more than 11 million, and said it is wrong to blame China for the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.
The editor-in-chief also expressed his gratitude to the Chinese scientists and health workers for their dedication, courage and willingness to share their experience with the world.
"I regret the criticisms that have been thrown out by political leaders. This is one of the reasons why I want to be on the record and thank my friends and colleagues who work in medicine and medical science in China for what they've done. Because as I have said, I think that we owe them a great deal, and it's important to put that thanks on the record. They do not deserve criticism; they deserve our gratitude. That is perhaps the most important point I wish to emphasize here," he added.
ID : 8141939
Published : 2020-05-02 12:28
Last Modified : 2020-05-02 23:37:00
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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