Dear Secretary General Li Cundong,

Thank you for this information, which we receive with understanding and regret.  Along with people throughout the world, we hope for a speedy resolution of  this coronavirus outbreak, with minimal loss of life and disruption.

This situation is regrettable and unfortunate, I hope that you will accept my expression of sympathy and solidarity.

Respectfully,

Thomas

THOMAS VONIER FAIA RIBA

PRESIDENT / INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ARCHITECTS

2020.2.3

No words can describe one’s feelings for those that have perished, have suffered and are suffering since the outbreak of the coronavirus, and for the country that has lifted itself to a new level of humanity and efficiency in dealing with this catastrophe.

Having visited Wuhan myself, some years ago and albeit very briefly, it is unimaginable for me that such a horrific epidemic could trouble this river-endowed city. And I particularly admire and respect the stoic fortitude of its inhabitants, to whom I extend my sympathy. As well as to all those affected in all of China. Among them must surely be architect colleagues. To them my special thoughts. And for those no longer with us, may they rest in peace.

Together with my admiration for the resilience of the Chinese people, accepting the necessary restrictions with as much calm as could logically be expected, one needs to also admire the effectiveness of the response of the Chinese government and, through it, perceive a blessing. To have been able to muster so many resources in such a short time is truly remarkable, not least the erection, in such minimal time, of the new ad hoc Wuhan Hospital, a feat which highlights, in no uncertain manner, the immense technical capabilities of your country.

One can only wish that the virus will soon be contained, and that life will revert to normality.Normality strengthened by the togetherness of a country, a people and an international community that has stood by their side.

My thoughts are with you all, and particularly with the people affected.

Vassilis Sgoutas

2020.02.05

Greetings,

I am sending you this email to show you my condolence for the outbreak of Corona Virus in your country.

 For last several months we have been thinking about your presence here in Brazil, particularly in Rio de Janeiro.

And about our international cooperation. Both of us believe by working together we can share our experience and expertise.

 However, we heard the message that the outbreak of Corona Virus has spread China and cause massive disaster to Chinese people. I am sending you this email on behalf of my country and region to show you our sincere condolence for the outbreak of Corona virus. I am looking forward to see the end of the plague and to work with your team as soon as possible.

Best regards,

Roberto Simon

Vice-President UIA Americas -Reg. III

r.simon@uia-architectes.org

simon@domo.com.br

Mob. : +880 1912888003 (Brazil)

Tel.   : +33 145243688 ( France)

Cher Président,

L’ensemble des architectes français apporte tout son soutien à leurs confrères chinois dans cette période difficile.

Nous espérons tous que cette période d’épidémie sera rapidement terminée et que vous pourrez reprendre vos activités normalement.

Bien cordialement,

Denis DESSUS

Président

Conseil National de l’Ordre des Architectes

Mr. Song Chunhua, Honourary Chairman

Mr. Xiu Long, Chairman

The Architectural Society of China

Hamburg, 20.02.2020

Kampf gegen Coronavirus

Sehr geehrter Herr Song, sehr geehrter Herr Xiu,

ich verfolge seit 2 Monaten die Entwicklung des Coronavirus in China mit tiefer Sorge. Der Ausbruch der Epidemie hat nicht nur viele Krankenfälle ausgelöst, sondern auch das Leben von 1,4 Mrd. Menschen schwer getroffen.

Wir sind seit 20 Jahren in China tätig und haben mehr als 150 chinesische Mitarbeiter in Peking, Shanghai, Shenzhen und auch in Hamburg und Berlin. Mit China und den chinesi- schen Bürgern fühle ich mich sehr verbunden und hoffe, dass die Epidemie schnell vorbei ist. Nach der neuesten Statistik sind die Krankheitsfälle in den vergangenen Tagen stark zurückgegangen. Das ist eine gute Tendenz.

Ich bin zuversichtlich, dass China das Coronavirus besiegen wird und das normale Leben bald wieder zurückkehrt und wir zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt gemeinsam die Jurysitzung zum „Liang Sicheng Architecture Prize“ verabreden können.

Ich wünsche Ihnen weiteren Mut und viel Kraft und vor allem Gesundheit.

Mit freundlichen Grüßen

Prof. Meinhard von Gerkan