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Beijing offers Egypt, other African nations first use of future vaccine
French physicians ignite debate on whether testing coronavirus treatments in Africa is racist exploitation or necessary research
By DIMA ABUMARIA/ THE MEDIA LINE
JULY 10, 2020 01:14
The Chinese consul-general in Alexandria, Jiao Li Ying, has confirmed his country’s pledge that Egypt will be among the first African countries to benefit from a Chinese-developed COVID-19 vaccine once it is ready.
The consul, speaking on June 30, also affirmed Beijing’s commitment to cooperate with Cairo and various other African capitals to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
“Some African countries that have been partnering with China on Belt and Road projects and investment found themselves becoming indebted even before the COVID-19 pandemic,” Burton noted.
Xi said there would be debt relief for some of the loans and a restructuring of other forms of debt, he said, adding: “I’d see the recent statements about China’s partnership with Africa over COVID-19 assistance as part of this outreach.”
https://www.jpost.com/international...an-nations-first-use-of-future-vaccine-634575
French physicians ignite debate on whether testing coronavirus treatments in Africa is racist exploitation or necessary research
By DIMA ABUMARIA/ THE MEDIA LINE
JULY 10, 2020 01:14
The Chinese consul-general in Alexandria, Jiao Li Ying, has confirmed his country’s pledge that Egypt will be among the first African countries to benefit from a Chinese-developed COVID-19 vaccine once it is ready.
The consul, speaking on June 30, also affirmed Beijing’s commitment to cooperate with Cairo and various other African capitals to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
“Some African countries that have been partnering with China on Belt and Road projects and investment found themselves becoming indebted even before the COVID-19 pandemic,” Burton noted.
Xi said there would be debt relief for some of the loans and a restructuring of other forms of debt, he said, adding: “I’d see the recent statements about China’s partnership with Africa over COVID-19 assistance as part of this outreach.”
https://www.jpost.com/international...an-nations-first-use-of-future-vaccine-634575
