COVID-19 mask politics found its way into Chinese FM Wang Yi’s recent visit to Tanzania when President John Magafuli thanked Wang for not wearing a mask to showcase the fact that the pandemic is purportedly under control there.
Wang appeared to be the only member of the Chinese delegation who chose not to wear a mask for what was clearly a well-orchestrated photo opportunity.
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