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Decisive Measures

The author is a law professor at Renmin University of China

While China is progressing in its battle against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), China and the Chinese people are being stigmatized in some parts of the world. Some Chinese and Asians are being discriminated against, harassed and even physically assaulted in some countries. These behaviors are contemptible, as China is making huge sacrifices to guarantee people’s health and safety and prevent the epidemic from spreading outside.

Right to life and health

The Chinese Government regards its epidemic control as a blocking action against the virus, implementing

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