 China says it supports the United Nations call for fair distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. Chinese envoy Chen Zhu said this at the 47th regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council on Monday in Geneva. Chen, China's permanent representative to the UN office at Geneva, said COVID-19, which is still spreading around the world, has had serious negative impact on the economic and social development of countries, especially developing countries. Speaking on behalf of more than 60 like-minded countries, Chen appeared for equitable global distribution of life-saving COVID-19 vaccines. Vaccines are powerful tools to address the pandemic and thus should become a global public good. However, excess availability and affordability of vaccine has become a severe problem. We are worried by disturbing trend of vaccine nationalism and stockpiling of vaccine doses far above the need of their population. We support the call of the United Nations for fair and equitable distribution of COVID vaccine globally and urge all countries in spirit of solidarity and international cooperation to improve the accessibility, affordability and production of such vaccines and other health products in developing countries. Notified about fresh news updates