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China’s coronavirus vaccines were supposed to deliver a geopolitical win that showcased the country’s scientific prowess and generosity. Instead, in some places, they have set off a backlash.Officials in Brazil and Turkey have complained that Chinese companies have been slow to ship the doses and ingredients. Disclosures about the Chinese vaccines have been slow and spotty. The few announcements that have trickled out suggest that China’s vaccines, while considered effective, cannot stop the virus as well as those developed by Pfizer and Moderna, the American drugmakers.In the Philippines, some lawmakers have criticized the government’s decision to buy a vaccine made by a Chinese company, Sinovac. Officials in Malaysia and Singapore, which both ordered doses from Sinovac, have had to reassure their citizens that they would approve a vaccine only if it had been proved safe and effective.“Right now, I would not take any Chinese vaccine because there’s … [Read more...] about China wanted to show off its vaccines. It’s backfiring

According to a report published by the National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases in September last year, the number of cardiovascular patients in China was estimated to stand at 330 million. From 2009 to 2019, the number of operations for coronary heart disease in China increased from 230,000 to more than 1 million a year. … [Read more...] about Across China: Discounted heart stents save more lives in China

There is an urgent need for the EU and China to take the lead and cooperate in crafting the new rules of the game. To a certain extent China has seized the health crisis not only to show its medical and administrative capacity to deal with crises, but also to boost its international influence. This has helped to form a consensus in the EU supporting constructive engagement with China. It is quite evident that the Chinese system evolves and flourishes as an alternative to the liberal Western-type democracy. … [Read more...] about EU-China relations in a new world order

Designers said the area features the styles of the Lisu and Nu ethnic groups. Intelligent devices were also introduced, including facial recognition to check in to the hotel, voice-controlled electric lights and curtains and WiFi services available everywhere. … [Read more...] about In Yunnan, new highway rest area offers harmony

A veteran rocket from billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's SpaceX aerospace company launched 143 spacecraft into space on Sunday, a new record for the most spaceships deployed on a single mission, according to the company. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 10 a.m. EST from the Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. It flew south along the eastern coast of Florida on its way to space, the company said. … [Read more...] about Need a lift? Elon Musk’s SpaceX launches ‘Uber’ for Cosmic travel