Following media reports that a coalition of
Nigerian legal practitioners has filed a class action against the People’s
Republic of China over the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Nigerians, the
Asian country has responded that it is also a victim of the pandemic and not a
perpetrator or accomplice.
The Embassy of China in a statement issued on Thursday
said in the face of a major public health crises and infectious diseases, the
international community should stand in solidarity and work together, not
resort to mutual accusation or demand retribution and accountability.
The Chinese Government noted that since the
outbreak of the COVID-19, it has taken the most comprehensive, rigorous and
thorough measures to contain its spread and conduct international cooperation
in an open, transparent and responsible spirit.
China added that in the process, it has made
tremendous sacrifices, accumulated valuable experience, and made significant
contributions to the global response, adding that the international community
bears witness to and applauds China's efforts and progress.
It stated: "On April 27, 2020, some Nigerian
media reported that a coalition of Nigerian legal practitioners has filed a
class action against the People’s Republic of China over the effects of the coronavirus
pandemic on Nigerians.
"The virus is a common enemy to all mankind
and may strike anytime and anywhere. Like other countries, China is also a
victim, not a perpetrator, and even less an accomplice of COVID-19.
"Attacking and discrediting other countries
from other countries will not save the time and lives lost. At this critical
moment, we urge that some Nigerian legal practitioners will do more things to
enhance mutual trust and help the pandemic prevention and control in both
countries rather than dancing to the tune of a certain country to build up the
situation."
China said it is standing with Nigeria in the
global fight against COVID-19.
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