China News Service, April 9th, foreign media reported that the United States is considering taking legal action against China, accusing China of restricting the export of American masks and other medical equipment to U.S. manufacturers while the new crown is spreading. In this regard, the Ministry of Commerce spokesperson Gao Feng said at a regular press conference on the 9th that China is opposed to distorting the facts, shirk its responsibility, and politicizing the fight against the epidemic, and is willing to work together with countries and relevant international organizations to deepen the prevention and control of the epidemic. global cooperation.
Gao Feng emphasized that the new coronary pneumonia epidemic is a challenge for all mankind and requires global cooperation to deal with it. China is willing to do everything in its power to provide medical materials support to the countries, regions and people in need affected by the epidemic.
Gao Feng revealed that as of April 8, 58 countries (regions) and 4 international organizations have signed medical procurement contracts with Chinese companies, and 71 countries and 10 international organizations are carrying out commercial purchases with Chinese companies. Negotiate. In addition, there are other foreign buyers who cooperate with Chinese companies through various channels.
According to statistics from China Customs, from March 1 to April 4, China exported 10.2 billion yuan of main epidemic prevention materials, including about 3.86 billion masks; 37.52 million pieces of protective clothing; 2.41 million pieces of infrared thermometers; 1.6 breathing machines 10,000 sets, 2.84 million boxes of new crown virus detection reagents, 8.41 million pairs of goggles.
Gao Feng said: "We are opposed to distorting facts, shirk responsibility, and politicizing the fight against the epidemic. We are willing to join hands with countries and relevant international organizations to deepen international cooperation in the prevention and control of the epidemic. We hope that relevant countries and individual politicians will abandon their confrontational thinking in front of the epidemic. Effectively shoulder the responsibility and strengthen cooperation with the international community to jointly overcome the epidemic. "