The United States delivered an additional 1.5 million Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses to Taiwan, on top of the first 2.5 million doses in June. “Our donation reflects our commitment to Taiwan, a vibrant democracy, valued partner, and trusted friend,” State Department spokesperson Ned Price said via Twitter on Sunday morning. Hsiao Bi-khim, Taiwan’s de facto ambassador to the United States received the vaccines on behalf of the government prior to their departure from Kentucky’s Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, CNA reported. The new donation will arrive in Taiwan on Nov. 1 on a China Airlines plane, according to a Sunday announcement by the American Institute in Taiwan. Upon the latest arrival, Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen expressed her gratitude on Twitter over the continued support from Washington, which proves the “strength of our bilateral partnership,” according to Tsai. An unnamed Biden administration official told Reuters, “Our vaccines do not come with …
US Donates 1.5 Million More COVID-19 Vaccines to Taiwan
November 1, 2021
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