Day: June 10, 2020
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The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday became the first foreign country to officially approve the use of a Chinese-made COVID-19 vaccine. UAE's health ministry reported that the vaccine made by Sinopharm was 86% effective in phase 3 clinical trials.
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A Lot of People Mistakenly Think China Suspended Bilateral Debt Repayments in Africa. They Didn’t.
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No Quick Fix Ahead For Chinese Debt Relief in Africa Warns Brookings Scholar Yun Sun
It's been a challenge to follow the progress of China's debt relief negotiations in Africa, since neither side seems willing to reveal much about the ongoing talks. But several months into the current economic crisis, it's becoming increasingly evident the quick fix across-the-board package that so many ...