Aruban Parliament member Endy Croes has raised concerns about Minister Gerlien Croes’ repeated negative remarks regarding products from China. Croes noted that the minister publicly expressed disapproval of Chinese-manufactured equipment and materials twice in Parliament. This has raised concerns about potential bias, especially since the Chinese community contributes significantly to Aruba’s economy. The issue also relates to procurement for the renovation of the Guillermo Prospero Trinidad Stadium, where the minister questioned Chinese LED screens purchased via Alibaba despite their quality and compliance with FIFA requirements.
