The closure of stores and the closure of cities ... Under the shadow of the epidemic, many industries shut down and the world economy was severely hit.

　　Apart from worrying about viruses, many overseas Chinese and overseas Chinese are even more worried about their livelihoods.

　　In response, many countries have introduced various "subsidies". Most of these subsidies are targeted at enterprises, and some are also targeted at individuals. For those affected by the epidemic, the money can be regarded as a charity gift.

United States: grants of relief and loans

Multi-Chinese agency launches services to help overseas Chinese

　　The epidemic in the United States remains severe. According to the latest statistics released by Johns Hopkins University on May 14, the cumulative number of confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia in the United States exceeds 1.4 million, and the number of deaths has exceeded 85,000.

　　In order to alleviate the economic impact of the epidemic, the US federal government has specially approved bailout relief, stipulating that employees with an annual income of $ 75,000 and below can receive a bailout check of $ 1,200. For every 100 yuan of income, 5% less. Applicant's tax return for 2018 or 2019.

　　Many Chinese who have received the money said that the future economic prospects are still unclear, and they will be careful in their use. Ms. Yang, who lives in Long Island, New York, said she would put the money in emergency funds for emergency needs; and Ms. Lei in San Francisco planned to donate half of the money to those in need.

　　For businesses, the US government has introduced the "Emergency Funding Act" to provide interest-free loans to small businesses whose businesses are hit.

　　Data map: May 1, local time, the parking lot of a commercial street in Chinatown, Houston, USA. China News Agency reporter Zeng Jingning

　　In the epicenter of the epicenter, New York, Chinatown small businessmen were greatly affected. The Flushing Business Reform District in New York City has launched the Chinese version of small business subsidy details to facilitate Chinese people to understand information and apply for subsidies. Yu Songsong, executive director of Flushing Business Improvement District, said that small companies with no more than 4 employees can apply for both the "Retained Staff Subsidy Program" and the "Small Business Sustainability Fund". He called on small Chinese businessmen to carefully review their own conditions, prepare various documents, and actively apply for subsidies.

　　The Chinatown Service Center received a surge in requests for help. Asa Chan, manager of the Social Services Department of Chinatown Service Center in New York, said that in the past month, more than 350 unemployment benefits have been received for help, 90% of whom are Chinese.

　　The Chinatown Service Center in Los Angeles also launched consulting services. Most small businesses have applied for the "Disaster Loan", "Economic Injury Disaster Loan" and "Remuneration Protection Plan" of the US Federal Small Business Administration (SBA). Among them, the “Remuneration Protection Plan” attracted a lot of employers to apply, because employers can apply to banks for non-repayment of loans after 8 weeks.

　　On May 13th local time, the New York City Council held the "Stated Meeting" and voted to pass a series of bailout bills to help small businesses such as restaurants. Several new laws will be during and after the outbreak Effective within 90 days to help small business people overcome difficulties, including restricting commissions for meal delivery platforms and suspending roadside operating expenses for one year.

Japan: Issuing "National Subsidy"

All colleges and universities actively subsidize foreign students

　　One of the emergency economic countermeasures issued by the Japanese government in response to the new coronary pneumonia epidemic is to issue 100,000 yen to each national, and foreigners who meet the conditions can also apply to receive it.

　　For some of the more affected companies, the Japanese government issued non-reimbursable "employment adjustment subsidies" to ensure that companies can continue to hire employees.

　　Japan officially announced that it would issue 100,000 yen to each national. Source: Sino-Singapore Video

　　Many Chinese have already received this money. How to use this subsidy, people have their own plans.

　　Ms. Liu, a Chinese American, said that she would save the money and use it for tourism when the epidemic passed; Xiao Chen, an international student in Japan, planned to use subsidies to pay rent and utilities. However, Mr. Jin, an overseas Chinese in Japan, believes that subsidies for living are spent and saved without confidence in the future. This is a good plan.

　　At the end of April, the Japanese government announced its intention to extend the "Declaration of Emergency Situations" until June 6. It is not yet known when Chinese students in Japan can return to school for school. In view of the above, many universities in Japan have announced the uniform subsidies for students.

　　The highest amounts are currently Waseda University and Sokyu University, which will provide 100,000 yen for all students. Kanagawa University grants a 50,000 yen study support fee to all students. Students with financial difficulties, including international students, can apply for additional special scholarships. Students without network equipment can borrow computers and routers from the school for free.

　　Toyo University has also given out 1.5 billion yen to give each student 50,000 yen of "Special Study Support Fund". Meiji University University has extended the tuition payment period and also provided 50,000 days to each student. Students with special financial difficulties can also apply for additional scholarships.

　　Due to the closure of many shops due to the epidemic, the income of many foreign students studying part-time in Japan has decreased, making learning and living difficult. On May 12, the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan proposed that 100,000 yen of cash will be distributed to each impoverished student, and 200,000 yen of subsidy will be paid to particularly difficult students. The subsidy is expected to be 20% of all students, including foreign students from Japanese schools. Previously, many Japanese universities have announced the granting of subsidies or the introduction of subsidies for students in need.

　　Xiao Liu, an international student in Japan, said that due to the epidemic, he has resigned from his part-time job. Previously, the Japanese government announced that it would send 100,000 yen to each national, and international students could also receive it. Later, the school announced the payment of 50,000 yen, and now the government has specially granted subsidies up to 200,000 yen for poor students. I feel relieved.

Malaysia: Relaxation of "Management Order"

China News Agency calls on government to assist SMEs

　　As the development of the epidemic slowed, the Malaysian government began to relax the "action control order". Malaysian Prime Minister Muhidin said that since the government announced the resumption of most economic activities, more than 6 million people have resumed work.

　　To help all sectors and industries recover as quickly as possible, the Malaysian government has proposed an "economic revitalization plan", announcing that it will invest 20 billion ringgits in the plan, and the Malaysian National Savings Bank has also launched an interest-free loan, which can apply for a maximum of 75,000 ringgits.

　　During the epidemic, Malaysian Chinese News Agency also paid attention to the government's assistance to businessmen. For small and medium-sized enterprises and micro-businesses with many Chinese-Americans, Wu Tianquan, chairman of the Malaysian Chinese Town Hall, expressed the hope that the government will continue to pay attention and expand the amount of financing for industry applications to allow more people to resume work.

　　Data Map: On March 18, local time, the Malaysian government officially began to implement an "Operation Restriction Order", and takeaway has become the choice of many Malaysians. Chen Yueshe

　　In Selangor, where Kuala Lumpur is located, the local government also launched a "Caring Economic Support Plan" for small vendors. Eligible hawkers can apply for special assistance of 500 ringgits. After the application is approved, the money will be transferred to the hawker's bank account within 2 weeks.

　　It is understood that as of May 9, the plan has distributed 924.55 million ringgits. Huang Sihan, a local executive, said that the deadline for applications is June 7, and he hopes that qualified hawkers will apply as soon as possible. If the applicant has questions or special circumstances, they will deal with them on a case-by-case basis.

Many European countries introduced epidemic-related subsidies

All trades and industries ushered in "timely rain"

　　After the outbreak broke out in France in March, the French-Chinese travel group's tourism business was completely stalled. At this time, the subsidy issued by the French government is tantamount to "timely rain." General manager Mi Minghao said that according to the French government's subsidy policy, employees may not work from March to September. The company pays the employees first, and the government subsidizes the company. The company's employee status is also stable.

　　Data map: March 17, local time, Paris, France, a woman wearing a mask walks on the streets of Paris.

　　The British government has launched a “remuneration plan” where employers can apply for a cash subsidy of up to £ 2,500 per month to pay employees ’wages; governments at all levels in Canada provide interest-free loans and wage subsidies to businesses, and provide general benefits to people who have lost income And employment insurance.

　　The German government grants 50 billion euros in subsidies to small and micro enterprises and self-employed households; the Italian government grants about 3.6 million freelancers a subsidy of 600 euros per person per month ...

　　The impact of the epidemic may last for a long time. You can pay more attention to the subsidy policy of your country of residence. If you meet the conditions, you can apply actively, hold a group to keep warm, and overcome the difficulties together.

　　Sources: China News Network, Japan's "Chinese Herald", Japan's New Overseas Chinese News, Japan's Oriental New News, Malaysia's "Sing Chew Daily", "European Times", "World Daily", "Sing Tao Daily", etc.

　　Author: Liu Likun