Covid Vaccine Front-Runner Held Back By China-Canada Spat

Covid Vaccine Front-Runner Held Back By China-Canada Spat

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The video discusses CanSino's journey in developing a COVID-19 vaccine, highlighting its initial success and subsequent challenges. Initially, CanSino was a promising candidate with backing from both Chinese and Western entities. However, its results were less promising compared to competitors like Moderna and Oxford AstraZeneca. Geopolitical tensions, particularly between China and Canada, further complicated its progress, delaying crucial phase three trials and impacting its global standing.

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What role did the Chinese military play in the development of the vaccine candidate?

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What were the implications of the Canadian Prime Minister's comments on the vaccine situation?

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