China's major epidemic prevention materials export tens of billions a month
The so-called problem is mainly due to differences in production standards and product application environment between China and Europe;
On April 9, the Ministry of Commerce held a regular press conference. A spokesman for the Ministry of Commerce, Gao Feng, responded to the recent "concerned media reports on product quality issues in China's export of medical materials to some European countries" that the public has paid more attention to. According to the information, these reports are not consistent with the actual situation.
Regarding consumption vouchers, Gao Feng said that more than 20 prefecture-level organizations in seven provinces have issued various forms of consumption vouchers to stimulate consumption potential and drive consumption replenishment, which has achieved positive results in the short term. "With the implementation of a series of policies and measures to promote the release of consumer compensation issued by the state and local governments, the later consumption will gradually recover, and the epidemic situation will not change the long-term stable and continuous upgrading of China's consumption."
● About consumption coupons
Consumer coupon multiplier effect "powerful" Hangzhou drives consumption 2.37 billion yuan
The Beijing News reporter noted that many provinces and cities such as Nanjing, Hangzhou, Hunan, Jinan, Qingdao, Chongqing, and Dongyang had previously sprinkled fancy “consumer vouchers”, and the discounts were not small. For example, the consumption coupons issued in Yuzhong District of Chongqing City are specifically for accommodation, scenic spots, movies, coffee, shopping, food and books. Movie coupons can be reduced from RMB 30.01 to RMB 30, food coupons from RMB 200 to RMB 100, coffee Coupons over 15.01 yuan minus 15 yuan are very popular among consumers.
Zhao Ping, director of the International Trade Research Department of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, told reporters in the Beijing News that the issuance of consumer coupons is to stimulate consumption and release demand through subsidies. From past experience, general consumer subsidy policies will drive consumption growth in the short term There are new highs, especially in areas where consumer vouchers are mainly supported. However, consumer vouchers are not "inclusive", but where they need to be replenished, consumer vouchers are issued to industries that have been hit harder, prompting them to recover faster.
A set of data released by Gao Feng also shows the "power" of consumer coupons. Consumer coupons issued by Hangzhou have been written off 220 million yuan, driving consumption of 2.37 billion yuan, with a multiplier effect of 10.7 times; Zhengzhou issued the first phase of 50 million yuan of consumer coupons The two-day write-off of 11.524 million yuan was written off, driving consumption of 128 million yuan, with a multiplier effect of 11 times.
It is reported that with the accelerated pace of resumption of production and production in recent days, catering and tourism consumption, which has been hit hard by the new coronary pneumonia epidemic, have also gradually recovered. This year's Qingming holiday, the average daily transaction volume of the nationwide accommodation and catering industry in UnionPay's business statistics increased by 11.5% and 10% respectively from mid-to-late March, and returned to about 50% of the same period last year. According to the survey data of the China Tourism Research Institute, the total number of domestic tourist receptions during the holiday reached 43.254 million, returning to 40% of the same period last year.
● About export materials
Is there any quality problem in exporting medical supplies? Differences in production standards between China and Europe
Gao Feng also responded to "China's exports of medical materials to some European countries have problems with product quality and other issues." He said that the Ministry of Commerce has contacted relevant governments and enterprises for verification as soon as possible. Judging from the current feedback information, these reports are not consistent with the actual situation. The so-called problems occur mainly because of differences in production standards and product application environments between China and Europe. Some European users are not familiar with the use of products, and even make mistakes. .
Gao Feng said, "China will not restrict the export of medical materials and will further strengthen quality supervision."
On March 31, the Ministry of Commerce, the General Administration of Customs and other three departments issued the "Announcement on the Orderly Development of the Export of Medical Materials (No. 5 of 2020)", requiring export of testing reagents, medical masks, medical protective clothing, breathing The 5 types of products such as mobile phones and infrared thermometers must obtain the relevant qualifications of the national drug regulatory authority and meet the quality standards of the importing country (region). Regarding the situation that has obtained the certification of relevant foreign standards, but has not yet obtained the registration certificate of China's medical device products, it is recommended that the relevant enterprises apply to the drug regulatory authority in accordance with the regulations.
Official data shows 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 developing business with Chinese companies. Procurement negotiations.
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 infrared thermometers, and 1.6 million ventilators 10,000 sets, 2.84 million boxes of new crown virus detection reagents, 8.41 million pairs of goggles.
● About the impact of foreign trade
More than 1,000 exhibitors have signed up for the third session of the Expo
The impact of the global epidemic on China's foreign trade companies was also a major point at the press conference on April 9. According to statistics from the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, as of April 1, a total of 30 countries (regions) have taken relevant measures for trade in goods due to the impact of the epidemic, and a total of 124 countries (regions) have restricted flights / trains / ships.
Gao Feng said that the impact of these (restrictive measures) on China's foreign trade is mainly reflected in the stagnation of international logistics, the increase in the cost of customs clearance of goods, the obstruction of business transactions and business negotiations, etc., which makes it more difficult for companies to fulfill contracts and obtain orders. "The Ministry of Commerce will further strengthen communication and coordination with trading partners, promote cooperation among countries, remove unnecessary control measures, and ensure the openness, stability, and security of the global supply chain."
It is reported that the resumption of production and production of foreign trade enterprises is proceeding in an orderly manner, and the capacity recovery rate of more than 76% of key foreign trade enterprises nationwide exceeds 70%.
It is worth noting that at this press conference, Gao Feng also responded to the progress of the third Expo.
It is understood that more than 1,000 exhibitors have signed up to sign up, and the contracted exhibition area is close to 60% of the planned area. Among them, the planned exhibition area of the medical device and medical and health exhibition area has doubled from that of the second session, and will focus on the introduction of themes such as drugs, medical devices, old-age rehabilitation, nutrition and health food, and medical services. At present, the exhibition area has signed more than 80% of the planned exhibition area, and has signed up to the world's top 500 and nearly 60 leading companies. Many companies will launch extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), non-invasive ventilator, invasive Anti-epidemic products such as ventilator, temperature gun, protective mask and so on.
Beijing News reporter Pan Yichun