WASHINGTON, Jan 31 (XINHUA/APP):China is a large economy with the resources and the resolve to effectively meet the challenge of the outbreak of pneumonia caused by the novel corona-virus, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Friday. Commenting on the Chinese government’s response to the recent outbreak, Gerry Rice, director of the IMF’s communications department, told a press briefing that Chinese authorities are clearly “taking this very seriously.” It is very helpful that China is “working closely with the World Health Organization and others,” and “sharing information about the disease and the measures taken,” Rice noted. Rice said the “right priority” … Continue reading China has resources to effectively meet novel corona-virus challenge