Chinese businessmen to donate test kits and masks to U.S.

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   PrettyPantherposted 5 years ago

   https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/1 … GeSa3N871w
   
   Asia’s richest man announced his intention on Friday to ship 500,000 testing kits and 1 million masks to the U.S. in an effort to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
   Jack Ma’s charitable foundation and his China-based company's foundation, the Alibaba Foundation, have also sourced and donated supplies to other countries being hit by the virus, including Japan, Korea, Italy, Iran and Spain.
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   The donation comes amid testing delays across the U.S. as state officials scramble amid a shortage of lab materials — sparking concerns that health officials are undercounting the number of Americans with the virus.
   “Drawing from my own country’s experience, speedy and accurate testing and adequate personal protective equipment for medical professionals are most effective in preventing the spread of the virus,” the statement said. “We hope that our donation can help Americans fight against the pandemic!”
   Ma’s announcement also comes as Trump aides and allies cast blame on China, with some officials calling it “the Wuhan virus” — a reference to the Chinese city that is the epicenter of the disease. National security adviser Robert O’Brien has accused China of covering up a health crisis, while Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has labeled the outbreak the “Wuhan coronavirus.”
   “The crisis presents a huge challenge to all humankind in a globalized world. The pandemic we face today can no longer be resolved by any individual country,” Ma said in the statement. “Rather, we need to combat the virus by working hand-in-hand. At this moment, we can’t beat this virus unless we eliminate boundaries to resources and share our know-how and hard-earned lessons.”
   
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   I haven't been able to find any response from Trump or anyone in our government as of yet.

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   IslandBitesposted 5 years ago

   That is great. Now that you mention China...
   
   I was reading about a Cuban drug that's been used in China to treat patients with Coronavirus with great results. The company said they have enough supply for any country that's interested. There are several countries that already have or order the drug, like Mexico and Panama.
   Couldn't find any news about it in US media.

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      PrettyPantherposted 5 years agoin reply to this

      That is  interesting. I will keep an eye out for it.

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         Credence2posted 5 years agoin reply to this

         "Asia’s richest man announced his intention on Friday to ship 500,000 testing kits and 1 million masks to the U.S. in an effort to combat the coronavirus pandemic."
         
         I am sort of embarrassed that we receive these gifts from China, while our Secy of State engages in racial slurs. A most pragmatic and relevant solution to this crisis has to come from the other side of the planet?

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            PrettyPantherposted 5 years agoin reply to this

            I am embarrassed, too, but also grateful.
            
            Of course, I have been  in a near perpetual state of embarrassment for our country  ever since Trump was elected.

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               Eastwardposted 5 years agoin reply to this

               Embarrassed and grateful sounds like a fair take. It is ironic that the treatment is coming out of Cuba since we aren't allowed to attribute anything positive to any aspect of the country.

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   IslandBitesposted 5 years ago

   Meanwhile...
   
   https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/ … ccine-deal

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      Eastwardposted 5 years agoin reply to this

      Well, that's...interesting... Nothing like seeing how much we can anger our allies.

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