, Columnist
The Vaccines That Could Use a Shot in the Arm
China and Russia came roaring out of the gate in the race to stop Covid-19 but have got little credit. Transparency might help.
Getting the jab done
Photographer: Bloomberg
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In a pandemic, trust is everything.
Beijing and Moscow saw early the potential benefits of pulling ahead in the race to produce an effective inoculation against Covid-19. Apart from the public health benefits and the keen awareness in both governments of the need to be self-reliant, a clear win would validate top-down models of government and innovation. It would also mean a much-needed image boost, at home and abroad.