China’s Fujian Province battles Delta flare-up as vaccine rollout approaches 80% goal
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China crushes Delta spike after weeks of strict measures
China’s health authorities are sticking with their strict playbook to contain and eliminate outbreaks of COVID-19. After over 1,200 were infected since July 20 in a Delta-driven spike, zero local infections were again officially reported for August 22.
Delta variant fuels 171 COVID-19 cases in Nanjing, tests China’s zero tolerance virus policy
Nanjing, in eastern China, is facing the country’s largest COVID-19 outbreak since January. At the same time, many other cities, including the capital Beijing, reported cases connected to domestic tourists. Can China maintain its “COVID zero” policy?
Chinese cities announce vaccine requirements for public places, setting off debate about freedom and vaccination inequality
It’s not just the U.S. and Europe where some people object to vaccine passports: some Chinese internet users are complaining that compulsory jabs are a form of discrimination.
From cash to celebrity photos and even temporary boyfriends: What Shanghai is offering for COVID-19 vaccinations
To help get more shots in more arms more quickly, nearly every city across China has begun giving free goodies and prizes to vaccinated adults. But one city really stood out in this nationwide drive: Shanghai.
China accuses G7 of slander and ‘Cold War thinking’ as Biden emphasizes values
The G7 world leaders concluded their first in-person summit since the beginning of the pandemic by criticizing China over several issues, including human rights. They also agreed to compete with China in infrastructure and vaccine distribution in developing countries.
Chinese vaccine diplomacy pays off with strengthened Southeast Asia ties
China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) held a meeting to mark 30 years of formal ties, and appeared to smooth over tense spots in relations — with the help of Chinese vaccine aid, which has focused on Southeast Asia.
China fights Delta COVID-19 outbreak in Guangzhou with lockdowns and mass testing
The highly transmissible Delta variant of COVID-19, first identified in India, is proving hard to control in Guangzhou. Like with other localized outbreaks over the past year, China is attempting to isolate the virus by testing nearly every resident in the city — 18 million tests in just three days.
China reaches 40% vaccine coverage, aims for 80% by year-end
In other Chinese vaccine news, Sinovac Biotech becomes the second China-based company to win WHO approval for its shot, and Chinese vaccine makers promise even greater supply for developing countries.
Taiwan accuses China of blocking Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine supply
As a small surge in COVID-19 cases disrupts life in Taiwan, and the island’s vaccine rollout continues slowly, Taiwanese officials blamed China for blocking some of their vaccine supply.