Lucio Blanco Pitlo III, Research Fellow, Asia-Pacific Pathways to Progress
Apr 08, 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic unleashed opportunistic and nationalistic impulses on the part of countries and biomedical companies, but it also rekindled the global cooperative spirit.
Leonardo Dinic, NYU Alumnus
Apr 08, 2021
Serbia’s willingness to receive a mountain of Chinese Sinopharm vaccines, as well as Russian and Western doses has made it one of the most well vaccinated countries in the world.
Ma Shikun, Senior Journalist, the People’s Daily
Apr 06, 2021
China should be praised, not criticized, for reaching out to poor countries in Africa with lifesaving vaccines. The United States, with all its vast resources and the best vaccines in the world, should follow suit for humanitarian reasons.
Li Zheng, Assistant Research Processor, China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations
Mar 10, 2021
A variety of technical paths and the use of multiple treatments in the global population provide the best opportunity for quick, widespread success. Vaccine nationalism should be avoided, as it only slows progress.
Cheng Li, Director, John L. Thornton China Center, The Brookings Institution
Ryan McElveen, Associate Director, John L. Thornton China Center, Brookings Institution
Mar 02, 2021
The volatile state of U.S.-China relations has only hindered progress towards ending the COVID-19 pandemic. There’s little question that if the two countries were to join forces, a safer world would be within reach.
Zhou Xiaoming, Former Deputy Permanent Representative of China’s Mission to the UN Office in Geneva
Feb 27, 2021
China is standing up for poor countries in the global fight against the pandemic as the West turns away. Its role is essential if humanity wants to win. Disparaging Chinese vaccines will only prolong the agony and suffering of people in need.
Zhou Xiaoming, Former Deputy Permanent Representative of China’s Mission to the UN Office in Geneva
Dec 15, 2020
While the Western media criticize the country’s efforts and spread doubt about its motives, it is actually focusing on what matters — saving lives. While others race to be first, China is striving to be safe and effective.