Can China Convince World With Its Fast, Cheap COVID Vaccines?
Candidates Gain Traction Outside West
Executive Summary
As China gears up to the possible launch of its first vaccines against the coronavirus, supported by clearer regulations, many see the candidates as promising and cost-effective, although they may need more convincing data to be widely adopted. Relatively low projected per dose costs are generating interest in trials in multiple countries.
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