China's anti-epidemic measures ready for Olympics

There will be sound epidemic prevention measures for the coming Beijing Winter Olympics amid a new surge of COVID-19 cases caused by the spread of Omicron, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday.

Zhao Lijian said comprehensive and effective measures are in place in response to the new variant under the dynamic zero-COVID policy of China.

"The Beijing Winter Olympics will be streamlined, safe and splendid. The first and foremost thing is to ensure safety," Zhao said.