Chinese Ambassador to EU Says Economic Impact of Virus Is Limited

The video discusses the unilateral travel bans imposed on China and WHO's opposition to such measures. It highlights WHO's experience in handling epidemics and their recommendations against travel and trade restrictions. The short-term impact of the epidemic on China's economy is considered limited, with the Central Bank of China implementing measures to mitigate economic slowdown. The video also touches on the US-China trade deal and its potential flexibility due to the epidemic.

What is WHO's position on travel and trade restrictions during epidemics?

• They support travel and trade restrictions.

• They oppose travel and trade restrictions.

• They only support trade restrictions.

• They have no official stance.

How does the epidemic affect China's economy according to the transcript?

• It will have a limited short-term impact.

• It will cause a long-term economic crisis.

• It will result in a change in China's openness policy.

• It will lead to a permanent market shrinkage.

What action has the People's Bank of China taken to support the economy?

• Decreased interest rates.

• Increased interest rates.

• Injected 1.7 trillion RMB.

• Reduced taxes.

What is the expected impact of the trade deal with the US on China's economy?

• It will have a long-term negative impact.

• It will have a limited short-term impact.

• It will lead to a trade surplus.

• It will cause a trade deficit.

What is the IMF's view on China's economic measures?

• They believe it will have no impact.

• They think it will worsen the situation.

• They believe it will significantly reduce the global economic impact.

• They have not commented on it.