Wang Yi: China commits to make COVID-19 vaccines global public good

Chinese State Councilor andForeign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday reaffirmed China's commitment to make its vaccines a global public good, saying the country will actively consider providing the vaccines to African countries when they are available for use.

Wang made the remarks at a reception commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).

In his speech, Wang spoke highly of the efforts of the FOCAC in enhancing the friendship between the Chinese and African peoples.

China will continue to work with Africa to fully deliver on the outcomes of the FOCAC Beijing Summit and the Extraordinary China-Africa Summit on Solidarity Against COVID-19, with greater focus on public health, economic reopening and improvement of livelihoods, Wang said.

(Cover photo: Medical staff work in a factory that produces COVID-19 vaccines in Beijing, China, September 24, 2020. /VCG)