Beijing’s costly policy of lockdowns has pummeled the world’s second-largest economy and set off mass public protests that were a rare challenge to China’s leader, Xi Jinping.
Tag: Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
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Global Partners May End Broad Covid Vaccination Effort in Developing Countries
The board of Gavi, the international vaccine agency, meets Wednesday to debate shutting down the program, known as Covax, amid swiftly waning demand for the shots.
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Clash Over Vaccine Mandate for Troops Snarls Annual Defense Bill
An $857 billion military policy measure is hung up in a dispute over whether to roll back a mandate that troops receive a coronavirus vaccination.
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China’s Leader Emphasizes Unity at Jiang Zemin’s Funeral
Paying tribute to President Jiang Zemin, China’s leader, Xi Jinping, urged the nation to rally around himself, a week after protests tested his authority.
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Countries Need to Make Their Own Vaccines. Why Isn’t the U.S. Embracing This Pandemic Prevention Strategy?
Every region of the world must be able to make its own vaccines.