MANILA, Philippines — China is using its coronavirus vaccines to improve its “standing to the public” and not as leverage in geopolitics, Philippine Ambassador to China Chito Sta. Romana said Monday.
“It’s part of their campaign to improve China’s standing in the world and to win the hearts and minds of people,” Sta. Romana said in a televised press briefing.
China reportedly has five vaccines in late-stage trials around the world, including in Brazil, Turkey, and Indonesia. Chinese firm Sinovac Biotech is also seeking the approval of Philippine regulators to conduct Phase 3 clinical trials here.
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