Sometimes countries have a problem with something used domestically, but zero issue when the same is done exclusively for export.
> China permits the sale of hemp seeds and hemp oil and the use of CBD in cosmetics, but it has not yet approved cannabidiol for use in food and medicines. So, for now, the bulk of Hempsoul’s product — roughly two tons a year — is bound for markets overseas.
> China permits the sale of hemp seeds and hemp oil and the use of CBD in cosmetics, but it has not yet approved cannabidiol for use in food and medicines. So, for now, the bulk of Hempsoul’s product — roughly two tons a year — is bound for markets overseas.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/04/world/asia/china-cannabis...
I've also seen a lot of Chinese eBay sellers say they don't accept orders from China. Not sure what that's about.