COVID-19 Vaccine Policies Handled Inconsistently Throughout China

COVID-19 Vaccine Policies Handled Inconsistently Throughout China
University students line up to receive COVID-19 vaccines at a university in Wuhan, Hubei Province on April 27, 2021. STR/AFP
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Conflicting orders from Chinese authorities at the central and municipal levels were issued throughout the past week regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccination.

The Chinese Communist Party has handled vaccine mandates for students and government workers in an inconsistent manner. Several provincial governments mandated vaccination or required vaccine certificates for students to enroll in the coming school year, and for public servants to be able to come to work. However, central government announcements have all called for voluntary vaccination.

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