The United Nations Building In Beijing Lowered Half a Flag To Express Its Condolences To The Lives Lost

On April 4, I learned from the staff of the UN system in China that the United Nations Building in Beijing lowered its flag by half a day.

“Today, we express our condolences to the lives that have passed away during the confrontation with the virus. The United Nations building in Beijing lowered the flag. The UN system in China will continue to stand with the Chinese people and cheer on China.”

In order to express the deep condolences of the people of all ethnic groups in the country in the fight against the COVID-19 epidemic at the expense of martyrs and deceased compatriots, the State Council issued an announcement on April 3, deciding to hold a national mourning event on April 4, 2020. During this period, the national and foreign embassies and consulates were flagged at half-mast, and the country stopped public entertainment activities. From 10 o’clock on April 4th, the people of the country observed a three-minute silence in silence, cars, trains and ships whistle, and air defense alarms sounded.