The US Is Refusing To Take The World’s Most Available Masks

[Nakosis]

Coronavirus: US Won't Allow Imports Of Millions Of KN95 Masks

Guess what I have in my hands...

That's right, a KN95 mask. So fake news?

 

[The Hammer]

Coronavirus: US Won't Allow Imports Of Millions Of KN95 Masks

Guess what I have in my hands...

That's right, a KN95 mask. So fake news?

No, just because you have one, doesn't mean imports aren't being stopped.

 

[sun rise]

Presumably it's due to other nations finding problems with Chinese manufactured masks (is anyone surprised at inferior made in China products?)

Several countries in or neighbouring the EU have rejected Chinese-made coronavirus testing kits and protective equipment as substandard, raising concerns about the quality of supplies. The Netherlands, Spain and Turkey have all claimed there have been problems with products including masks and tests, as rising confirmed cases of Covid-19 infection in Europe increase dependence on Chinese imports.

The claims come as tensions grow over what the EU’s top diplomat has branded Beijing’s use of the “politics of generosity” in a “battle of narratives” over who were the most reliable international partners in the global crisis. The Dutch health ministry said at the weekend it was forced to recall 600,000 face masks shipped from China on March 21 after they were found to be defective.

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[Nakosis]

No, just because you have one, doesn't mean imports aren't being stopped.

Everyone in my company has been given one.
Not saying they are not hard to get but we are expecting another shipment next week.

 

[Nakosis]

Presumably it's due to other nations finding problems with Chinese manufactured masks (is anyone surprised at inferior made in China products?)

Several countries in or neighbouring the EU have rejected Chinese-made coronavirus testing kits and protective equipment as substandard, raising concerns about the quality of supplies. The Netherlands, Spain and Turkey have all claimed there have been problems with products including masks and tests, as rising confirmed cases of Covid-19 infection in Europe increase dependence on Chinese imports.

The claims come as tensions grow over what the EU’s top diplomat has branded Beijing’s use of the “politics of generosity” in a “battle of narratives” over who were the most reliable international partners in the global crisis. The Dutch health ministry said at the weekend it was forced to recall 600,000 face masks shipped from China on March 21 after they were found to be defective.

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Yes, mine broke.

Had to repair it since we have a limited supply, but obviously somewhat compromised now.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

Presumably it's due to other nations finding problems with Chinese manufactured masks (is anyone surprised at inferior made in China products?)

Several countries in or neighbouring the EU have rejected Chinese-made coronavirus testing kits and protective equipment as substandard, raising concerns about the quality of supplies. The Netherlands, Spain and Turkey have all claimed there have been problems with products including masks and tests, as rising confirmed cases of Covid-19 infection in Europe increase dependence on Chinese imports.

The claims come as tensions grow over what the EU’s top diplomat has branded Beijing’s use of the “politics of generosity” in a “battle of narratives” over who were the most reliable international partners in the global crisis. The Dutch health ministry said at the weekend it was forced to recall 600,000 face masks shipped from China on March 21 after they were found to be defective.

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That shouldn't be surprising. Just as it shouldn't be surprising that China is lying about things. But apparently people forget the Chinese state is very iron fisted and corrupt and never above lying about serious things.

 

[Lyndon]

now's the time to smash everything you bought from China, including your cell phone, television set and computer!!

 

[Nakosis]

now's the time to smash everything you bought from China, including your cell phone, television set and computer!!

Actually, I lot of it comes from Korea. Sony is Japanese. Vendors I've worked with from Korea I've really haven't had problem with.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

now's the time to smash everything you bought from China, including your cell phone, television set and computer!!

Those things are typically designed and buikt with parts from other countries but assembled in China.