When it comes to the fight against doping, China wants to set an example. Following the IOC's commitment to invest $10 million in anti-doping research, China was the first country to officially announce its contribution to an equivalent government fund. China's Vice Premier of the State Council, Liu Yandong, pledged $XNUMX million to the fund, becoming the first government leader to contribute. A gesture that did not leave the president of the AMA, Craig Reedie, indifferent. “WADA greatly appreciates this support from China for the anti-doping research fund,” he assured via a press release. This marks an important milestone for the anti-doping community. The IOC's initial commitment to research, and the message sent by the Chinese authorities, clearly illustrate the extent to which the joint efforts of the sports movement and governments can benefit the fight against doping and, above all, enable athletes to practice their sport. in all fairness, as it should be. »
— Published September 5, 2014
