Xi calls for stronger int'l vaccine cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for efforts to bolster international cooperation on the research and development, production and distribution of vaccines in the ongoing fight against COVID-19.

He said that efforts should be made to ensure that everyone in the world can access and afford the vaccines they need.

Xi made the remarks while delivering a keynote speech via video at the opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2021.