In many parts of the world, beleaguered national leaders would be loath to reexamine the year 2020. In China, Xi Jinping was exultant. Xi delivered a confident New Year’s address on Thursday night … (…
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China OKs first homegrown vaccine as COVID-19 surges globally
Beijing — China authorized its first homegrown COVID-19 vaccine for general use Thursday, adding another shot that could see wide use in poorer countries as the virus surges back around the globe. The … (…
China OKs 1st homegrown coronavirus vaccine as virus surges globally
China authorized its first homegrown COVID-19 vaccine for general use Thursday, adding another shot that could see wide use in poorer countries as the virus surges back around the globe. ( read original story …)
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China approves first coronavirus vaccine
China approved a coronavirus vaccine for use Thursday, marking the first time a shot has been greenlighted in the country for general public use. ( read original story …)
New Virus Strain Fears; Tokyo Battles Spread: Virus Update
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