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Leaders From Developing Countries Emerge as Central Actors in China’s Vaccine Propaganda Messaging

by Eric Claude Olander

China is increasingly turning to leaders from developing countries to help challenge criticisms from the United States and Europe that its vaccines aren’t safe or sufficiently effective. On Tuesday, CGTN showcased Peruvian President Facisco Sagasti holding up his vaccination certificate after receiving a Sinopharm jab and professing his confidence in Chinese vaccines.

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