China’s Sinopharm has this week begun rolling out its COVID-19 vaccination program in the Solomon Islands, amid wider concerns of Beijing’s “vaccine diplomacy” efforts and attempts to expand its hegemony in the South Pacific region. Deputy Prime Minister Manasseh Maelanga received the first jab on May 21 at a vaccination launch ceremony at the Central…
China’s Sinopharm Begins Vaccination Program in South Pacific Region
German Foreign Minister Criticizes China’s Vaccine Diplomacy: ‘It’s Not the Right Way to Go’
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has indirectly criticized the Chinese regime for taking the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity to expand its influence through “vaccine diplomacy.” He called on the international community to counter China’s expanding influence in Africa and Latin America, and warned against the regime’s tactic to divide Europe. Maas gave a speech…
Thai National Volleyball Team Tests Positive for COVID-19 After Taking Chinese-Made Vaccines
Recently, 26 members of the Thai national women’s volleyball team tested positive after receiving injections of Chinese-made COVID-19 vaccines, which led to the team withdrawing from the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2021. Thailand, a neighboring country of China that has purchased a large amount of Chinese COVID-19 vaccines, withdraw its team from the VNL, which…
The Risks of Sinovac Diplomacy
Commentary The People’s Republic of China has embarked on a major international distribution push of Sinovac and Sinopharm vaccines worldwide. Sinovac is one of China’s COVID-19 vaccines, which has now been made available to more than 45 countries, mainly in South America and Africa, but also in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Turkey. Sinopharm…
South Korean Expat Dies After Receiving Chinese-Made COVID-19 Vaccines in Shanghai
A South Korean woman died 3 days after receiving a Chinese Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine; meanwhile, the Chinese communist regime is censoring messages about the side effects of Chinese vaccines on social media. On April 22, according to the foreign citizens’ community and the South Korean Consulate General in Shanghai, a South Korean woman in her…
Serious Side Effects and Low Protection, China’s Vaccine Diplomacy Should Raise International Alarm
China has been touting the success of its COVID-19 vaccines at home and abroad, luring a number of countries into purchasing Sinovac and Sinopharm, two front-runner Chinese vaccines. Moreover, whenever a foreign sale is made, Chinese authorities immediately cite it as proof of popularity and effectiveness in the propaganda it uses inside China. Such propaganda…
As Adverse Reactions Grow, China’s Vaccine Diplomacy Should Raise International Alarm
China has been touting the success of its COVID-19 vaccines at home and abroad, luring a number of countries into purchasing Sinovac and Sinopharm, two front-runner Chinese vaccines. Moreover, whenever a foreign sale is made, Chinese authorities immediately cite it as proof of popularity and effectiveness in the propaganda it uses inside China. Such propaganda…
Hong Kong: 14 Deaths and 13 Facial Paralysis Cases After Receiving Chinese COVID-19 Vaccine
Hong Kong authorities confirmed on April 11 that another citizen died after receiving the China-made COVID-19 vaccine Sinovac. The government did not report the death until local media inquired about it. To date, 14 people in Hong Kong have died after receiving Sinovac and 13 have developed facial paralysis. 16 Deaths and 15 Cases of…
Beijing Imposes Vaccination Quotas on Companies, Schools: Leaked Document
The Chinese regime has recently implemented orders that require organizations, schools, and companies to ensure that most of its members and employees receive COVID-19 vaccines as soon as possible, according to a government document obtained by The Epoch Times from a trusted source. The document, titled, “Zhangjiagang Vaccination Plan,” was issued on March 27 by…
Chinese Authorities Say Third Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Needed After Reinfection Case Reported
Chinese health authorities have recently said that an additional third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine may be needed to boost its effectiveness. The announcement was released soon after a doctor in China’s Xi’an city was reportedly infected with the CCP virus after receiving two doses of a Chinese-made COVID-19 vaccine. A virologist who spoke with The…
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