Lian Weiliang

Lian Weiliang (连维良; Lián Wéiliáng) is a politician in the People's Republic of China (PRC). He is currently the Vice Chairperson of National Development and Reform Commission.

Quotes

 * The impact on the (China's) economy (by this COVID-19 outbreak) is gaining weight, especially on transport, tourism, hotels, catering and entertainment. But, the impact will be temporary and will not change the positive foundation of China's economy. Many have tried to estimate the impact (of this 2019-nCoV outbreak) based on the impact of SARS in 2003, but China's economic power and ability to handle such an outbreak is significantly stronger than in those days.
 * Lian Weiliang (2020) cited in "Coronavirus will ‘hit China’s economy but not as much as Sars’" on South China Morning Post, 3 February 2020.