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China's potential mRNA COVID vaccine weaker vs Omicron

Reuters
Posted at Feb 16 03:05 PM

A Chinese mRNA vaccine candidate showed a sharp drop in neutralizing antibody activity against Omicron in a small study, but a booster readily induced antibody production in animal tests, researchers said. Read more »

China says 76pct of population fully vaxed vs COVID

Reuters
Posted at Oct 24 05:39 PM

China has given complete doses of COVID-19 vaccines to about 75.6 percent of its population as of Oct. 23, its National Health Commission said on Sunday. Read more »

1 million more Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine doses arrive in PH

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 05 09:41 PM

MANILA (UPDATED)- The Philippines on Thursday night accepted the delivery of 1 million more COVID-19 vaccine doses from China-based Sinovac, as the government seeks to boost its immunization efforts despite a 2-week tougher lockdown in Metro Manila. Read more »

China’s COVID-19 vaccination drive hits one billion mark

Simone McCarthy, South China Morning Post
Updated as of Jun 20 03:55 PM

The milestone follows significant increase in number of jabs delivered in recent weeks, with China accounting for more than a third of the global total. More than 20 million doses have been delivered on some days, but medical experts warn that significant challenges remain. Read more »

China says backs talks on IP waiver for COVID-19 vaccines

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 13 08:20 PM

China supports talks on waiving intellectual property protections on COVID-19 vaccines, Beijing's commerce ministry said Thursday, amid a global push to widen access to jabs. Read more »

Philippines receives add’l 500,000 doses of Sinovac's COVID-19 vaccine

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 11 09:27 PM

The Philippines received on Sunday an additional supply of 500,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Beijing-based Sinovac and purchased by the government, officials said. Read more »

How China took unlikely lead in the global supply of COVID-19 vaccines

Simone McCarthy, South China Morning Post
Posted at Apr 09 08:54 PM

Chinese shots have reached more than 60 countries so far, as rich nations guard their doses for mass inoculation at home. But the vaccines are still under review for WHO authorization, and concerns remain over efficacy and data transparency.  Read more »

UAE, China launch project to produce Sinopharm vaccine

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 29 06:31 AM

The United Arab Emirates and China on Sunday announced a venture to produce the Sinopharm coronavirus vaccine in the Gulf nation, state media reported.   Read more »

China donating COVID-19 vaccines to 'soften blow' of seizing PH territories: Carpio

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 24 01:55 PM

China is trying to "soften the blow" of seizing West Philippine Sea by donating vaccines to Manila, former Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio said Wednesday. Read more »

China's CanSino Biologics COVID-19 vaccine receives emergency use approval in Hungary

Reuters
Posted at Mar 22 12:39 PM

China's CanSino Biologics Inc (CanSinoBIO) said on Monday its COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized for emergency use in Hungary, the second Chinese vaccine to receive approval in that nation.   Read more »

China to issue visas to foreigners who have taken Chinese jab

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 16 03:26 PM

China is poised to ease border restrictions to allow some foreigners -- including from the US, India and Pakistan -- back in, provided they have taken a Chinese-made COVID-19 vaccine. Read more »

CanSino files application in China for COVID-19 vaccine approval

Reuters
Posted at Feb 24 03:12 PM

CanSino Biologics Inc (CanSinoBIO) said Wednesday it has filed an application in China for approval of its COVID-19 vaccine to become the country's third locally developed shot allowed for use by the general public. Read more »

Coronavirus vaccine: Russia moves a step ahead of China with clinical trial data release

Simone McCarthy, South China Morning Post
Posted at Feb 04 04:01 PM

The developer publishes results of phase 3 trials in peer-reviewed journal, bolstering credibility of shots, experts say. The study shows ‘clear outcome and scientific principle of vaccination’. Read more »

Hungary signs deal for Chinese Sinopharm's COVID-19 vaccine

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 30 03:54 AM

Hungary became the European Union's first member to approve China's Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine, sealing a deal on Friday for 5 million doses just a week after becoming the first EU member to buy Russia's Sputnik V vaccine. Read more »

Chinese envoy confirms arrival of Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine next month

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 20 12:23 AM

The first batch of 50,000 doses of Sinovac's COVID-19 vaccine will arrive in the Philippines “before the end of February”, Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian said. Read more »

'Friend' China to donate 1 million vaccine doses to Cambodia: PM

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 16 02:50 PM

China will donate one million doses of its Sinovac coronavirus vaccine to Cambodia, the kingdom's strongman premier Hun Sen has said, thanking "friend" Beijing for its generosity.  Read more »

China gives its first COVID-19 vaccine approval to Sinopharm

Reuters
Updated as of Dec 31 01:06 PM

China approved its first COVID-19 vaccine for general public use on Thursday, a shot developed by an affiliate of state-backed pharmaceutical giant Sinopharm, as it braces for greater transmission risks over the winter. Read more »

China's Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine proves effective in Brazil trials -report

Reuters
Posted at Dec 22 02:24 PM

Chinese vaccine maker Sinovac Biotech Ltd's COVID-19 vaccine has shown to be effective in late-stage trials in Brazil, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people involved in the vaccine's development. Read more »

Duque amid questions on China COVID-19 vaccine: Trust screening process

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 16 06:09 PM

The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said China’s COVID-19 vaccine would undergo a strict screening process in the country like other vaccine candidates, quelling the public’s fear regarding its efficacy and safety.    Read more »

China's 'vaccine diplomacy': A global charm offensive

Helen Roxburgh and Poornima Weerasekara, AFP bureaus
Posted at Dec 10 03:21 PM

As wealthy countries scramble to buy up the limited supply of big-name coronavirus vaccines, China is stepping in to offer its homegrown jabs to poorer countries. But the largesse is not entirely altruistic, with Beijing hoping for a long-term diplomatic return.   Read more »