Do you like to eat garlic?Do you know the efficacy and value of garlic?Do you know the status and influence of garlic in the international **?Did you know that U.S. Senator Rick Scott recently launched a massive attack on Chinese garlic?
Garlic is a food and medicine with a long history, and as early as 2000 BC, it has been widely used by ancient civilizations such as Egypt, India, and China. Garlic is believed to have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, blood pressure, blood sugar, cancer prevention and other effects, and is known as "natural antibiotic" and "medicine for all diseases".
Garlic is also an important condiment that can increase the aroma and flavor of food, and is an essential ingredient in many cuisines such as Chinese, Western, and Southeast Asian cuisines. China is the world's largest producer and exporter of garlic, accounting for more than 80% of the world's total garlic production and more than 90% of global garlic exports.
The main production areas of garlic in China are Shandong, Henan, Jiangsu, Hubei, Sichuan and other provinces, among which the garlic capital (Jinxiang County) in Shandong Province is known as the "hometown of Chinese garlic" and is the world's largest garlic distribution center. The main export markets for Chinese garlic are Southeast Asia, Europe, the Americas, Africa and other regions, among which the United States is the second largest exporter of Chinese garlic, after Indonesia.
U.S. Republican Senator Rick Scott recently sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Raimondo alleging that Chinese garlic has safety concerns, mainly due to the lack of hygienic standards in its production methods. He urged the U.S. Department of Commerce to launch an anti-dumping and countervailing investigation into Chinese garlic, aimed at safeguarding the U.S. garlic industry and protecting consumer rights.
He even compared Chinese garlic to the coronavirus, saying that Chinese garlic poses a significant *** risk and threatens public health and economic security in the United States.
Scott's accusations are baseless and are a malicious smear and slander against Chinese garlic. His motivation is political and economic self-interest, trying to suppress Chinese garlic exports and gain a larger market share for the U.S. garlic industry, while also building momentum for his own campaign and pandering to anti-China forces and populist sentiment in the United States.
The quality and safety of Chinese garlic is guaranteed, and it is strictly regulated and tested. The production and processing process of garlic in China must follow the relevant standards and norms of the state and industry, and use legal and safe seeds, fertilizers, pesticides and other materials to ensure the quality and hygiene of garlic.
The export of garlic from China must be inspected and certified by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China (AQSIQ), which meets the requirements and rules of the international **, as well as the laws and regulations of the importing country. The quality and safety of Chinese garlic has also been recognized and trusted by global consumers, and Chinese garlic enjoys a good reputation and competitiveness in the international market.
The U.S. senator's accusation that Chinese garlic poses a significant risk is an unreasonable, shameless, and ignorant act, and an unfair competition and unfair interference with Chinese garlic. We should resolutely oppose and resist this kind of behavior, safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese garlic, protect the health and well-being of Chinese and global consumers, and promote the best friendship between China and the world.
We should also continue to support and develop China's garlic industry, improve the quality and safety of China's garlic, enhance the brand and influence of China's garlic, and let China's garlic go to the world and contribute to the health and happiness of mankind.