Beijing, June 1 -- World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President Witold Banka on Monday called for stronger international cooperation to protect clean sport, while Chinese officials reaffirmed the country's commitment to a zero-tolerance approach toward doping.

Addressing the 21st Asia/Oceania Intergovernmental Ministerial Meeting on Anti-Doping in Sport in Beijing, Tong Lixin, Deputy Director of China's General Administration of Sport, said China has consistently attached great importance to anti-doping efforts and Chinese athletes achieved strong results at major international events, including the Paris 2024 Olympics and Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, without any doping violations.

He highlighted China's efforts to strengthen its anti...