China Jo-Jo Drugstores Hosts Reception for Provincial Government Officials

HANGZHOU,China,May 6,2021 -- China Jo-Jo Drugstores,Inc. (NASDAQ: CJJD) ("Jo-Jo Drugstores" or "the Company"),a leading online and offline retailer,wholesale distributor of pharmaceutical and other healthcare products and healthcare provider inChina,today announced that the Company hosted a reception on April 26,2021 for provincial government officials including Ms. Huili Qi,deputy director of Shaanxi Medical Products Administration ("SMPA"),Mr. Yangyi Zhan,head of SMPA's Circulation and Development Department,Mr. Zhiliang Su,deputy director of Zhejiang Medical Products Administration ("ZMPA"),and Ms. Wang Bei,deputy head of ZMPA's Medical Products Circulation Department.

After visiting stores in person and learning about the project of smart medicine machines,the government officials thought highly of the Company's achievements in bringing health benefits to people and making their lives more convenient. The smart medicine machines make it easier for people to purchase drugs and ensure that the quality of the drugs meets the requirements of Good Supply Practice ("GSP"). To date,the Company has set up smart medicine machines in 6 stores to provide 24-hour service to meet customers' needs for self-service drug purchase as well as online-to-offline drug purchase and delivery at night.

In addition,the Companyhas takenon the project of delivering drugs to people living in the mountains and on the islands in Zhejiang Province since May 2019. Up to now,the Company has completed the construction of 40 demonstration convenience service stations,covering 6 districts,counties and cities. By improving the connection mechanism and innovating the mode of setting up service stations,the Company continues to timely provide high-quality drugsto people at tourist attractions,mountainous areas,and islands.

Mr. Lei Liu,Chairman and CEO of Jo-Jo Drugstores,commented,"We are always quick in responding to the government's initiatives to improve people's livelihood,including undertaking the task of providing long-term prescriptions for chronic diseases,participating in future community construction,and launching an internet platform for medical consultation. We have been taking on our responsibility in a professional way and making contributions to the development of the project of "Healthy China 2030." In the future,we will take more social responsibilities under the guidance and help of governments at all levels,satisfy residents' needs in various ways by leveraging our advantages as retail pharmacies,and strive to become people's 24-hour health management guardian."

About China Jo-Jo Drugstores,Inc.

China Jo-Jo Drugstores,Inc. ("Jo-Jo Drugstores" or the "Company"),is a leading online and offline retailer and wholesale distributor of pharmaceutical and other healthcare products and a provider of healthcare services inChina. Jo-Jo Drugstores currently operates an online pharmacy and retail drugstores with licensed doctors on site for consultation,examination and treatment of common ailments at scheduled hours. It is also a wholesale distributor of products similar to those carried in its pharmacies. For more information about the Company,please visit http://jiuzhou360.com.The Company routinely posts important information on its website.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Company Contact:

Frank Zhao

Chief Financial Officer

+86-571-88077108

frank.zhao@jojodrugstores.com

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Tina Xiao

Ascent Investor Relations LLC

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tina.xiao@ascent-ir.com

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