China calls for unity against politicizing vaccine cooperation

China opposes "vaccine nationalism" and rejects any "vaccine divide" or any attempt to politicize cooperation on COVID-19 vaccines, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday.

Wang made the remarks at a virtual press conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

China has donated COVID-19 vaccines to 69 developing countries and exported them to 43 countries, according to Wang.

"Vaccines are a powerful weapon against the virus and bring hope for saving lives. They should serve the entire world and benefit all humanity," he said.

"China is a firm believer in making COVID-19 vaccines a public good, a committed frontrunner in promoting international cooperation and a steadfast advocate for equitable vaccine distribution," he stressed.

"We hope that all capable countries will do what they can to provide vaccines to countries in need, especially developing countries, so that people all over the world will have access to affordable vaccines, vaccines that truly benefit the people," Wang said.