In an unsettling incident in Ningbo, a coastal city in China’s Zhejiang Province, a 20-year-old woman suffered sudden cardiac arrest after apparently suffering a stomach bug. The alarming case, which doctors suspect was linked to myocarditis, a serious heart condition, has reignited debates about the side effects of the Chinese-made inactivated COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Xie Jianchang, a cardiologist with the First Hospital of Hangzhou, was interviewed by Chinese media highlighting the severity of viral myocarditis, particularly among those under 40. This condition, which can significantly impair heart function, arises from viruses targeting the respiratory and digestive systems, and damaging heart muscle cells. It carries a substantial risk of complications even with timely treatment.
Dr. Liu Siyuan (a pseudonym) from Shanghai’s Huashan Hospital, expressed concerns to the Chinese edition of The Epoch Times over the rise in cardiovascular diseases since the pandemic’s onset, including cases of myocarditis in children—a previously rare occurrence. Dr. Liu referenced growing incidences of conditions like hypertension and diabetes in young populations, suggesting a correlation with the COVID-19 vaccination.
Mounting Skepticism Over Domestic COVID-19 Vaccines in China
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s assertive drive to implement a universal COVID-19 vaccination policy has led to a surge in social media discussions about adverse health events following vaccination. Reports of pulmonary nodules, cerebral infarctions, heart diseases, leukemia, and even instances of sudden death, have raised public suspicion regarding potential vaccine-related side effects.Dr. Jiang Xiaoqing (a pseudonym), a medical professional from Jiangxi, shared a personal tragedy with the Chinese edition of The Epoch Times on Jan. 19. Her sister, who was 49, passed away on Dec. 18, following complications that she believes were associated with the Sinovac vaccine.
With visible grief, Dr. Jiang detailed her sister’s health struggles following her vaccination in 2021. She said her sister “began experiencing numbness in her limbs after her second Sinovac shot. Subsequently, she developed purpura on various parts of her body, initially thought to be a skin condition, but later diagnosed as lupus erythematosus. This led to the necessity of dialysis due to blood clots, causing her immense pain.”
“Starting from September 2023, she suddenly faced edema and a rapid decline in her immune system. Soon, she was battling a multitude of conditions, including pulmonary nodules, blood clots, myocarditis, lupus erythematosus, and eventually diabetes. Her health deteriorated swiftly, and she collapsed at home in December, only to pass away in the ICU without uttering a last word,” Dr. Jiang recounted.
She expressed suspicions that the Sinovac vaccine might be connected to her sister’s death, as well as to other sudden fatalities she has observed, affecting both the elderly and the young.
Li Yuqin from Jilin Province, and Mr. Liu from Liaoning Province (both pseudonyms), shared their personal experiences and observations post-vaccination.
Ms. Li spoke of numbness and chronic pain experienced after her Sinovac vaccination in 2021, leading to a dependence on hot water soaks and massages for relief.
Mr. Liu narrated the story of a colleague who suffered Bell’s palsy, a type of facial paralysis, following his vaccination in 2022. He complained about the lack of accountability and compensation for such adverse events.
The wave of health concerns coincides with the untimely deaths of several young CCP experts involved in COVID-19 vaccine or virus research. Mr. Liu’s reaction, drawing on the Chinese traditional concept of “karmic retribution,” was that the deaths were not coincidental.
