President Xi says China can 'win the battle' against virus epidemic

China can "win battle" against virus epidemic that has infected over 1,200 people across country, President Xi Jinping said Saturday, in his second public comments on crisis.

"As long as we have stefast confidence, work toger, scientific prevention and cures, and precise policies, we will definitely be able to win battle," President Xi told a meeting of elite Politburo Standing Committee, according to official news ncy Xinhua.