The promoter of the dominant-china relations and president of the Flor Foundation for all, ROSA NGhe described as “hunt” and “show” the closure of commercial establishments Chinese capital by alleged breaches of norms in the construction of buildings and for illicit trade.
He indicated that he has always preached that comply with lawsbut it is surprised that some of those closed businesses had time working and it is now when the authorities say they have committed irregularities.
“I wonder, how is it possible that stores that they are built for years, suddenly it turns out today to say that they do not have the Updated permits? Why didn’t they do it at the time of constructions? “He wondered.
Ng He is visiting China and although he said he is not very soaked for what is happening with the Chinese merchants In the country, he said that authorities should become a little clearer with that issue.
“It’s a bit strange, because Chinese They have always been there for more than 150 years And the truth is that the Chinese community has always stood out for being a quiet community, which does not get into trouble. “
He said that the Dominican people must think and see what suits the country because Chinese They are offering low prices products in a democratic system, supply and demand.
Deplored that the director of Customs, Eduardo Sanz Lovatón (Yayo), say that Chinese commit Illicit actions like the Undervaluation and smuggling of goods.
“Yayo says that the illicit that, undervaluations … do they not then have the ability to really value that?” He asked. He considered that “it is an absurd that personalities such as Vincho Castillo” invent things “about Country relations with China.
“Now comes Don Vincho inventing, because it is an invention of the poor … I was shocked to see that show, he has given me a lot of sorrow of the castle friends who would reach those extremes. Why and why? What’s behind that, I wonder?”
NG did not specify the statements of Vincho Castillo to which he refers. However, Pelegrín Castillo said a month ago that China seeks to apply an imperialist policy in the great Caribbean.
Citizen survey
In a survey performed by Free newspaperin the National District, the majority of those accessed to agree with the closing of the 11 establishments Chinese by him Ministry of Housing and Buildings (MIVED) for alleged violations of construction standards.
People who participated in the survey consider that these shops They must fulfill the same obligations as Dominican businesses. “If we are Dominicans, we were born here and we pay taxesthey also have to pay, “said a citizen.
They also said that, although these collaborate with the country’s economy, generating jobs, most of their employees are Haitian immigrants and are usually undocumented.
“I understand (that) Chinese Here are the ones that They pay taxes To the government, even in advance, they now have two versions that is supposedly by structure, but for me that is for taxes, “said a lawyer who prefers to remain anonymous.
Another interviewee celebrated the measure ensuring that businesses Chinese had limited opportunities for local entrepreneurship. “How good because they have the country covered, you can’t sell anything because they have everything, my daughter put a business And he could not prosper because of them, “he said.
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However, a small part of the respondents showed disagree, understanding that these businesses also generate benefits. How to allow low -income families to access products at affordable prices.
Employees claim reopening
In turn, dozens of store employees Sweet home They protested yesterday in front of the establishment, located on Gregorio Luperón Avenue almost a guarocuya corner to demand their reopening.
They claim that the company has its Documentation up to date and? They need to work To support their families.
Luis Pérez, general manager of the store, said that approximately a year and four months ago they paid a fine of two million pesos and that, after complying with the required requirements, they were allowed to operate.
