Xi Jinping Removes Mask During Zhejiang Inspection but Shows COVID-19 Vigilance

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[Asia Economy Beijing=Special Correspondent Park Sun-mi] On the 1st, as China separately reported 1,367 asymptomatic infections in its COVID-19 status statistics, President Xi Jinping also expressed vigilance against COVID-19 during his inspection of Zhejiang Province.

According to Chinese media including the People's Daily on the 1st, President Xi emphasized that vigilance against COVID-19 should not be relaxed while visiting Xixi National Wetland Park and the Urban Brain Operation Command Center in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, on the afternoon of the previous day.

President Xi expressed agreement with the current system requiring prior reservation to visit Xixi National Wetland Park and allowing only 30% of the park's capacity to enter. He explained, "The Xixi National Wetland Park I visited today requires prior reservation and only 30% of the capacity is allowed to enter. I still think such a system is necessary. What needs to be managed should be managed, and what can be eased should be eased sequentially. There must be a proper balance between tension and relaxation, and that is also a capability."

Although President Xi removed his mask and moved around in Xixi National Wetland Park, he also showed vigilance by avoiding close contact with people. When tourists met at the wetland park suggested that he join them for a boat ride, President Xi declined, saying, "I want to go, but there are too many people."

During his visit to the Urban Brain Operation Command Center, President Xi also pointed out, "Currently, vigilance and diligence in epidemic prevention and control must not be relaxed or neglected. Excessive gatherings and activities should be avoided. He said, "If you want to watch movies, watch them online, and large events such as sports games and indoor gatherings must be controlled."