The Chinese Ambassador to Ireland says the world economy will withstand the shock caused by the spread of coronavirus.
Ambassador He Xiangdong made the comments yesterday when he met with the Lord Mayor of the city for an event to celebrate Ireland's solidarity with China.
The spread of Covid-19 has led to fears of an economic slowdown, with some major companies issuing profit warnings as the virus spreads.
There are over 90,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus across almost 80 countries
Speaking to RedFM News, Ambassador He says he expects the virus to have an economic impact in the short-term:
