Zhang Yuyan, director of Institute of World Economics and Politics under CASS，who chaired the webinar, cited the Chinese saying "sailing in the same boat, together we will overcome difficulties". Zhang said countries around the world need to work together to overcome the coronavirus crisis.

"We cannot ignore the basic laws of economic operation, and we must optimize the international division of labor system and promote free trade to boost economic development".

The Institute of World Economics and Politics released the "Fight the COVID-19 Pandemic and Improve Global Health Governance" report during the webinar.