【Explanation】 As of 19:00 on May 21st, the cumulative number of newly diagnosed cases of new coronary pneumonia in the United States was 15,93039, ranking first in the world. On May 22, Zhang Xuefeng, president of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Florida, reviewed the "anti-epidemic" experience in the past few months. Zhang Xuefeng said that in the early days of the epidemic, there was a shortage of medical and epidemic prevention materials in the United States, and overseas Chinese in the United States planned to participate in the "anti-epidemic".
[Same period] Zhang Xuefeng, President of Florida Chinese Chamber of Commerce
Since the beginning of March, it is almost said that we will not eat out on weekends and holidays, and basically stay at home. There are many Chinese communities in Florida, organized as much as possible from China, all over the world, mobilize us Some resources came to the United States to support various hospitals. We are a company that acts as a wholesale tool, and we are also in a semi-closed state. In order to provide some relief to the enterprises, for example, we have such a PPT loan, and all employees did not lay off one person during the epidemic.
[Commentary] Zhang Xuefeng introduced that the Chinese Embassy and Consulate in the United States also provided a lot of help for overseas Chinese and overseas students to fight against the epidemic.
[Same period] Zhang Xuefeng, President of Florida Chinese Chamber of Commerce
The consulate sent us masks, some medicines, and some gloves, especially for students and consulates. This reflects a kind of concern for our overseas Chinese, and we are very grateful.
[Concurrent period] Wei Linfeng, President of the Beijing Association of Southern California, USA
The embassy and consulate opened a WeChat public account during this epidemic. The latest epidemic prevention knowledge and news will be provided to everyone at the first time. It can be said that it is heart-to-heart with the Chinese people living abroad and the Chinese living abroad. .
[Commentary] At present, the United States has not uniformly stipulated that the public must wear masks in public places, and some government officials have also promoted the new crown virus as a "Chinese virus." Some overseas Chinese in the United States have suffered unjustified discrimination and harassment.
[Concurrent period] Wei Linfeng, President of the Beijing Association of Southern California, USA
At first, some Chinese compatriots put on masks earlier than ordinary Americans based on the experience of domestic epidemic prevention and control. Instead, they became the targets of some unknown Americans. Because of such irresponsible remarks by American officials, our Chinese in the United States will be inexplicably put on a virus-related hat, which makes us feel that this is very unfair.
[Commentary] The overseas Chinese leaders interviewed believe that the anti-epidemic measures of the United States have not been completely rationalized since the outbreak. However, China's successful experience in fighting against the epidemic has allowed them to see the dawn of defeating the epidemic.
[Same period] Zhang Xuefeng, President of Florida Chinese Chamber of Commerce
The achievements China has made in dealing with epidemic prevention and control should be said to have attracted worldwide attention and are very effective. No matter the closure of the United States or the "home order", in fact, the degree of enforcement should be about 70 to 80 percent. There are still a lot of people who do n’t wear masks in public, so it has led to its rising epidemic.
[Concurrent period] Wei Linfeng, President of the Beijing Association of Southern California, USA
After the outbreak, the United States reflected this kind of performance almost at a loss, and China for the first time affirmed that the government is going to organize the prevention and control of the outbreak, which is actually the value of everyone ’s life And dignity are given very high priority. The United States is also transforming some convention centers into square cabin hospitals. This understanding is actually based on China ’s experience, but it is still far from reaching the level where the infected people should be collected. This is why the virus spread in the United States Has not been well controlled. China's success in treating and mitigating the epidemic has also made our Chinese compatriots in the United States see the dawn.
Lang Jiahui reports from Beijing
Editor in charge: [Lu Yan]