Chinese Military Researchers Announce "Progress in COVID-19 Vaccine Development"

[Asia Economy Beijing=Special Correspondent Park Sun-mi] On the 4th, China Central Television (CCTV) reported that the Chinese military research team, which developed the world's first gene-based Ebola vaccine in 2014, is also making progress in developing a COVID-19 vaccine.

Colonel Chen Wei of the People's Liberation Army Academy of Military Medical Sciences appeared on a CCTV program and stated that the research team has made significant progress in developing a COVID-19 vaccine. He mentioned, "We are putting all our efforts into conducting clinical trials for the vaccine currently under development," and added, "President Xi Jinping pointed out that the vaccine is crucial for epidemic prevention and control efforts. We must realize clinical trials and application of the vaccine in the shortest possible time to strongly support the victory in the epidemic containment battle with science and technology."

CCTV introduced Colonel Chen as the person responsible for developing the world's first gene-based Ebola vaccine in 2014. It also reported that Colonel Chen has been staying in Wuhan, the origin of COVID-19, for over a month, dedicating all efforts to vaccine development, and introduced a series of research achievements by the People's Liberation Army Academy of Military Medical Sciences in the fields of diagnostic kits, pharmaceuticals, and vaccines.

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