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Are India’s COVID vaccine exports seeking to counter Chinese influence in Asia?

Feb 16, 2021

Are India’s COVID vaccine exports seeking to counter Chinese influence in Asia?

India began commercial export of vaccines to select countries in January. STR/AFP via Getty Images

New Delhi has gifted millions of doses to its regional neighbors as a sign of goodwill. Also, the new World Trade Organization leader, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, wants to improve access to COVID-19 vaccines. And from oil to metals, all eyes are on commodities.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

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