On May 9, 2003, Chinese Foreign Minister Li
Zhaoxing met with Dr. Jong Wook Lee, Nominee for
the World Health Organization (WHO)
Director-General.
Foreign Minister Li gave a
detailed briefing on China's work on prevention and control
of the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and spoke
highly of the WHO's role in promoting the health of the
human race. The Chinese government appreciated the WHO for
upholding the One China principle and the country would
continue to support the organization's
work.
Dr. Lee highly commended the measures
China has adopted to prevent and control SARS disease and
expressed his satisfaction with the WHO's cooperation with
China. Dr. Lee reiterated that he and the organization will
continue to adhere to the One China policy. Dr. Lee also
promised that he would dedicate himself to promoting the
cooperation between the WHO and China when he assumes
office.
(from www.fmprc.gov.cn)