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A report from "Open The Books" reveals that $325 million in third-party royalty payments flowed to 2,400 NIH scientists, including Anthony Fauci. The data shows that Chinese companies, including state-owned Sinopharm, paid royalties to US health officials. The hosts discuss how this creates a massive conflict of interest, as taxpayer-funded research is licensed back to foreign entities and private corporations for executive profit.
Global Vaccine Distrust in the Philippines and Pakistan
Doctors and the public in the Philippines and Pakistan express significant distrust toward Chinese-made vaccines like Sinovac and Sinopharm, citing concerns over shoddy quality and varying efficacy rates. Despite the distrust, these vaccines are often the only ones available due to donations from the Chinese government. In Pakistan, health ministers have resorted to threatening workers to ensure they receive the shots.
International COVID-19 Reports from South Korea and China
Reports from South Korea indicate public anger over vaccine shortages and a 9 p.m. curfew for businesses. In China, faculty members at universities are being encouraged to "volunteer" for vaccines from Sinovac and Sinopharm. These vaccines utilize traditional adjuvants rather than mRNA technology, and there is skepticism among expatriates regarding the potential for travel exemptions post-vaccination.
