Question: It is reported that on December 7, German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach has granted a permit allowing Chinese nationals in Germany to receive Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine. The decision was made based on an assessment by the Paul Ehrlich Institute (PEI) which believes China’s Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine is safe enough. What is China’s comment? Will China allow German nationals in China to receive German vaccines?

We welcome Germany’s decision. China and Germany have reached agreement on providing German vaccines for German nationals in China, and relevant arrangement will be discussed and determined by the two sides through diplomatic channels.