State Councilor Chen Zhili on Thursday presided over a special
meeting in which she urged officials to improve implementation of
the international code on doping tests and China's Anti-Doping
Regulation.
"Proper doping testing is one of the important prerequisites for
making the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games a successful and
high-level sports event," Chen said.
She called for greater awareness of doping problems and more
education among athletes and coaches, so as to enhance their sense
of responsibility and self-discipline.
She said the drug market should be scrutinized. Companies that
illegally produce, sell, import, or export doping and stimulant
drugs will be harshly dealt with.
She said Chinese government adhered to the principles of
"stringent prohibition, rigorous scrutiny, and harsh
punishment."
China promulgated its Anti-Doping Regulation in 2004 and has
vigorously prevented doping scandals and strictly dealt with those
involved, she said.
The government actively participated in international
cooperation against doping.
(Xinhua News Agency August 17, 2007)