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Reporter Chen Zhengyu / Taipei Report
The Foreign Ministry stated today (26) that many people in the US representative office were diagnosed with Wuhan pneumonia; and the Ambassador to the United States, Xiao Meiqin, tested negative at 25 Eastern Time. Due to contact with confirmed staff at the station, you will stay home for 14 days in accordance with regulations. . After the news broke, Xiao Meiqin exposed the difficulties of the diplomatic team through Facebook, “Diplomacy is a battlefield, and the epidemic is also a battlefield. To help Taiwan find a way out To take advantage of that opportunity more, I will not hesitate to expose myself to risk. “
▲ Xiao Meiqin revealed that “the diplomatic team did not hesitate to expose itself to risks to help Taiwan find a way out.” (Data photo / provided by Lai Qingde’s office)
Xiao Meiqin explained to the Chinese people on Facebook that her test result came back negative today, “I’m sorry for everyone’s concern.” In addition, he said seriously: “Since March, the epidemic in the United States has continued to spread. All colleagues live and work in a high-risk environment, but all are cautious. Whether it is external negotiations or logistical support, they assume the important task of national diplomacy. Dare to relax. “
Xiao Meiqin said: “Although the epidemic has changed the way most people work, occasionally going out for business meetings or small meals is still a part of work and life. We capture every interaction that can occur with And we value the opportunity for face-to-face conversations. So I installed an outdoor dining platform at Double Oak Park after my arrival. Regardless of whether the event banquet at Double Oak Park or at the residence official, it will be handled according to the epidemic prevention social distance and the number of people. It includes the working dinner of the Ministry of Economy delegation and the Syrian open-air media tea. “
Xiao Meiqin explained, “Although we are temporarily quarantining some colleagues, Taiwan’s diplomatic work will not stop. Working from home is also working, and phone calls and video calls have become the norm. In addition, we also ask to overseas Chinese and villagers who understand that the number of important matters has doubled due to the epidemic. In addition to various restrictions on the extent of the epidemic, the processing time will be longer and more inconvenient than in previous years . I have received many complaints from various places. I personally discovered that the data on the number of jobs was in fact several times the same period last year, but all the staff did their best The spirit of devotion does not stop. Please be considerate and patient. “
▲ Xiao Meiqin sighed: “The colleagues you have seen in the four months since you took office are hardly full faces.” (Informational photo / Obtained from Facebook of the US representative office)
Furthermore, Xiao Meiqin emphasized, “Diplomacy is a battlefield, and the epidemic is also a battlefield. Since I took office, I have witnessed how the front-line diplomatic team works hard, attacks and fights, works In an extremely complex environment and China’s relentless repression, sometimes they are trying to help Taiwan find a way out. 、 To seize that opportunity more and not hesitate to expose themselves to risks. Now it is inevitable that people will panic. His relatives and relatives in Taiwan are also worried and need more encouragement. “
Xiao Meiqin also encouraged the diplomatic team: “I also regret that I have been working in the United States for four months, but most of the colleagues I met were not full faces. They were all covered with masks 24 hours. Stay away. I am too. busy with government affairs. I wanted to get to know you little by little, but I was also interrupted by the epidemic situation. This is an extraordinary period. I also hope that one day I can see more faces without masks and get to know them again. Your face, I told you you have worked hard, thank you! You are the best and bravest team. I hope the confirmed colleagues recover soon and the other co-workers also stay healthy “
