China supports intellectual property waiver for coronavirus vaccines


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KYODO NEWS - 6 hours ago - 18:50 | World , All , Coronavirus China on Monday expressed support for waiving intellectual property protections for novel coronavirus vaccines in a bid to help developing nations suffering from the ongoing pandemic. "China will continue to make a contribution to the fairness and accessibility of vaccines in developing countries," Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told reporters. Photo shows vials of Sinopharm vaccine. (Anadolu Agency/Getty/Kyodo) Zhao's remarks came after the U.S. trade representative said in a statement earlier this month that the administration of President Joe Biden will support the intellectual property waiver...