Taiwan Concerned China May Have Blocked Vaccine Purchase

The transcript discusses Taiwan's near-success in securing 5 million doses of a vaccine from Beyond Text, which fell through due to unspecified 'outside forces,' possibly involving China. Despite Taiwan's effective COVID-19 management, securing vaccines has been challenging, with the government slow to provide concrete details on vaccine acquisition.

What was the main reason Taiwan's vaccine deal fell apart according to the health minister?

• Lack of funding

• External forces intervened

• Insufficient vaccine supply

• Technical issues with the vaccine

Which company holds the rights to develop and market the vaccine in Taiwan?

• Moderna

• Pfizer

• Shanghai Person Pharmaceutical

• Johnson & Johnson

Why did Taiwan choose to negotiate directly with the German company?

• To avoid dealing with a Chinese company

• To get a better price

• To speed up the process

• To ensure higher quality

How has Taiwan performed in controlling COVID-19 compared to other countries?

• It has struggled significantly

• It has not been affected by COVID-19

• It has been one of the success stories

• It has performed averagely

What has been a major challenge for Taiwan despite its success in handling COVID-19?

• Public resistance to vaccination

• Lack of healthcare facilities

• Securing access to vaccines

• High number of cases