Minister of Foreign Affairs Kang, Kyung-wha had a telephone conversation with Mr. Wang Yi, State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, on January 28., and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest, including the protection of Koreans in China against the novel coronavirus, ways to extend assistance China may require, and summit- and high-level exchanges between the two countries. Regarding the recent spread of the novel coronavirus in China, Minister Kang asked for the Chinese side’s continued cooperation in securing the safety of Koreans staying in China, including supporting their return; hoped that the situation will be brought under control swiftly and smoothly through the Chinese government’s active measures; and said that in the process, the ROK government will also extend active cooperation, including providing necessary supplies.