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What areas would you like to learn more about? Leave this field empty if you're human: Philippines starts COVID vaccinations, courtesy of China Posted on Nikkei Asia MANILA — The Philippines began COVID-19 vaccinations on Monday using jabs donated by Beijing, giving the country’s immunization program and diplomatic ties with China a shot in the arm. The rollout of Chinese-made vaccines comes as President Rodrigo Duterte’s government faces criticism for lagging behind the region in vaccination drives. Duterte plans to visit China later this year to personally thank President Xi Jinping. The Philippines aims to immunize up to 70 million...
