The move is the Communist Party’s latest attempt to reverse declining birthrates and avert a population crisis, but experts say it is woefully inadequate.
Author: SUI-LEE WEE
Seychelles Sees Rise in Coronavirus Cases Despite Vaccinations
Seychelles has seen a surge in coronavirus cases even though much of its population was inoculated with China’s Sinopharm vaccine.
China Wants to Boost Births. But It’s Wary of Losing Control.
Some local governments are allowing couples to have more children without penalties, but the ruling Communist Party seems reluctant to lift restrictions altogether.
China’s Census Shows Population Barely Grew in 10 Years as Births Plummet
Only 12 million babies were born last year, the lowest number of births since 1961, providing fresh evidence of a looming demographic crisis that could complicate Beijing’s ambitions.
W.H.O. approves China’s Sinopharm vaccine for emergency use.
Sinopharm is the first Chinese shot to be classified as safe and effective by the World Health Organization, allowing the vaccine to be more widely distributed to poor and middle-income nations.
China’s Sinopharm Vaccine Approved for Emergency Use By W.H.O.
The World Health Organization has approved a Chinese vaccine for emergency use. The announcement comes at a time when officials in the country are warning of a domestic shortage.
Women Are Battling China’s Angry Trolls. The Trolls Are Winning.
As online attacks against Chinese feminists intensify, popular social media companies are responding by removing the women — not the abusers — from their platforms.
Latest Chinese Covid Vaccine Is From Hamster Ovaries
The vaccine has several drawbacks. One is that it does not produce many T-cells, which help clear infected cells and prevent them from spreading.
Hungary Pays $36 Per Dose for Chinese Vaccine
The European nation has agreed to pay $36 per dose of the Sinopharm vaccine, according to contracts put online by a Hungarian official.