As of April 4, 54 countries and regions and three international organizations had signed commercial procurement contracts for medical materials with Chinese enterprises. Over 80 countries and international organizations are negotiating with Chinese enterprises for procurement. The total value of exported materials nationwide reached 10.2 billion yuan ($1.44 billion). That shows the appreciation of China's progress on coronavirus pandemic prevention and control, as well as the trust in made-in-China products.
The authorities have also taken action to crack down on counterfeiting rings, and have investigated a number of cases concerning products with poor quality. The Ministry of Commerce decided to prohibit companies from exporting medical supplies if their actions disrupted the market order and tarnished the national image. Poor quality will not only cause direct economic losses but also harm China's overall exports.
Some of the quality complaints are related to differences in standards and usage habits. But if the export products are found to have quality problems, the manufacturers should be held accountable.
(This is an edited excerpt of an article originally published in Beijing Youth Daily on April 17)
(Print Edition Title: Quality Guarantee)
