China's 'vaccine diplomacy': A global charm offensive

Beijing (AFP) Dec 10, 2020

As wealthy countries scramble to buy up the limited supply of big-name coronavirus vaccines, China is stepping in to offer its homegrown jabs to poorer countries. But the largesse is not entirely altruistic, with Beijing hoping for a long-term diplomatic return. The strategy carries multiple possible benefits: deflecting anger and criticism over China's early handling of the pandemic, raisin