China Overseas Chinese Network, May 8 (Xinhua Overseas Chinese Weekly) WeChat public account reported that recently, overseas Chinese in Africa are increasingly demanding anti-epidemic materials. Some overseas Chinese sell masks to Chinese communities through WeChat and social networks. Forehead gun, protective clothing, etc. Local Chinese-language media reminded all Chinese businessmen that when selling masks and other anti-epidemic materials, they must abide by the relevant laws and regulations of the host country.
Many African countries have clear regulations that individuals and companies are not allowed to sell any medical supplies, especially masks and other anti-epidemic materials without holding relevant business licenses issued by the local government. In some countries, anti-epidemic drugs such as "Lianhua Qingwen Capsule" also need to be registered locally and imported through legal channels before they can be sold, otherwise illegal sales of medicines may also face criminal proceedings.
In a government announcement recently issued by Botswana, even companies that have the right to sell cannot sell medical masks to individuals or institutions other than hospitals, medical institutions, and medical professionals. The Tanzanian government requires companies that import and sell masks to register with the MSD (Medical Stores Department). If the above regulations are violated, the government will impose heavy fines.
The Chinese media pointed out that Africa is currently in a special period of epidemic prevention and control. As a whole, overseas Chinese and Chinese people must help each other and overcome difficulties. They must maintain a high degree of legal awareness, avoid inadvertent violations of the law, and affect the local image of overseas Chinese.
Chinese media also advocates legal operation of Chinese-funded enterprises in non-countries, avoiding violations of laws and regulations, and cooperating with the local government in combating epidemics in an active, effective, and legal manner.
Some businesses publish advertisements such as masks for sale in the local Chinese media readers. Chinese media reminds you that you need to have a corresponding business license and government approval documents to publish similar advertisements in the group. (Wang Dequan)