Beijing has not yet responded to the offer
The European Union has offered China to supply free coronavirus vaccines to combat a new outbreak of the disease, writes the Financial Times, citing representatives of the European Commission.
According to the publication, European Commissioner for Health Stella Kyriakides wants to develop a “European response” to the possibility of a new outbreak of COVID-19 around the world.
In addition to vaccines, Kyriakides offered to provide Chinese colleagues with expert public health assistance.
What else is known:
The Chinese authorities have maintained a zero-tolerance policy towards covid for three years. But at the end of 2022, Beijing went on a drastic easing of restrictions amid the largest protests in the country in decades, caused by the fatigue of residents from constant lockdowns.
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Following mainland China, almost all covid restrictions were lifted by Hong Kong. Now tourists do not have to undergo mandatory PCR tests before entering the city. In addition, the Hong Kong authorities have lifted a rule that did not allow people to gather on the street for more than 12 people.
According to Mayor John Lee, one of the reasons for the lifting of restrictions was the high vaccination rates among the population.