The State Council's inter-agency task force will brief the media about efforts of China's armed forces in fighting the COVID-19. The press conference will start at 10 a.m. on March 2, 2020. Officials speaking at the conference will include:

Chen Jingyuan, director general of the Medical Service Bureau of the Logistic Support Department of the Central Military Commission (CMC);

Zhao Haifei, deputy director general of the General Planning Bureau of the Logistic Support Department of the CMC;

Zhang Tianxiang, deputy director general of the Transportation and Mobility Bureau of the Logistic Support Department of the CMC;

Wu Qian, director general and spokesperson of the Information Office of the Ministry of National Defense.

Simultaneous English interpretation will be provided.

According to regulations, if you have recently returned to Beijing, please stay at home for medical observation for 14 days.

Journalists wishing to attend are kindly requested to bring with them press cards issued by the State Council Information Office of China (SCIO).

Please submit questions for the speakers on the SCIO Online Briefing Hall website (http://information.scio.gov.cn) or by email to notice@scio.gov.cn.

Venue: SCIO Press Conference Hall

Address: No. 11, West Chang'an Avenue, Xicheng District, Beijing