On the afternoon of March 7, the Fourth Session of the 13th National People's Congress held a press conference in the Press Conference Hall of the Great Hall of the People. State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi was invited to answer questions from Chinese and foreign journalists on "China's foreign policy and foreign relations".
Reporter from China Central Radio and Television: China has aided or exported the new crown vaccine to many countries, but we have also seen some voices questioning China's vaccine diplomacy.
What do you think of this?
Wang Yi: Vaccines are a weapon against the virus and the hope of saving lives. They should serve the world and benefit all mankind.
Wang Yi: China firmly upholds the "first attribute" of public vaccine products.
We are the first to commit to vaccine research and development as a global public product, and in particular strive to improve the accessibility and affordability of vaccines in developing countries.
Wang Yi: China firmly stands in the "first phalanx" of international vaccine cooperation.
We have carried out vaccine research and development and production cooperation with more than 10 countries, and more than 100,000 volunteers of more than 100 nationalities have participated.
Seventeen Chinese vaccines have entered clinical trials, and more than 60 countries have authorized the use of Chinese vaccines.
The safety and effectiveness of Chinese vaccines are being widely recognized by various countries.
We are also willing to discuss the feasibility and operation plan of mutual recognition of vaccination with other countries.
Wang Yi: China is firmly committed to the "first echelon" of equitable vaccine distribution.
China has joined the WHO's "New Crown Vaccine Implementation Plan" and promised to provide the first batch of 10 million doses of vaccine for the urgent needs of developing countries.
China has provided free vaccine assistance to 69 developing countries in urgent need, while exporting vaccines to 43 countries.
We have also responded to the UN's call to donate vaccines to peacekeepers from all over the world.
We are also willing to cooperate with the International Olympic Committee to provide vaccines to athletes preparing to participate in the Olympic Games.
It is hoped that the Chinese vaccine will bring more confidence and hope to the global fight against the epidemic.
Wang Yi: At present, there are many vaccines on the market around the world. The choice of which vaccine is decided by each country.
Whether it is a Chinese vaccine or a foreign vaccine, as long as it is safe and reliable, it is a good vaccine.
We oppose "vaccine nationalism", do not accept the creation of an "immune gap", and resist any attempt to politicize vaccine cooperation.
We hope that all capable countries can do their utmost to provide vaccines to countries in need, especially developing countries, so that people in all countries can afford and use them, and truly become "people's vaccines."
(Organized according to the web text live broadcast)