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administered in Thailand between June 25 to December 22. 23 recipients have died and 17 developed severe conditions after receiving ajab so far.

December 28 Vietnam detects the first Omicron variant in a patient who arrived in Hanoi from the UK on December 19.

December 31 The NHC reports 102,083 confirmed cases with 4,636 deaths in China’s mainland. There are 2,223,435 confirmed cases with 21,698 deaths in Thailand, 530,834 confirmed cases with 19,268 deaths in Myanmar, 111,060 confirmed cases with 372 deaths in Laos, 120,493 confirmed cases with 3,012 deaths in Cambodia, and 1,731,257 confirmed cases with 32,394 deaths in Vietnam.

July 1 Thailand receives 1 million doses of the Sinovac vaccine from China to mark the Communist Party’s 100th anniversary, according to the Chinese Embassy in Thailand. The country starts the "Phuket Sandbox" campaign to allow foreign tourists from low and medium risks countries to travel to Phuket Province. Visitors are required to be fully vaccinated at least days before their arrival. They do not have to be quarantined.

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July 15 China donates protective equipment, including 100,000 pieces of surgical masks, 29,760 pieces of N95 masks, 12,975 pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE), and 10,000 pieces of medical gloves to Myanmar for the fight against the pandemic, according to the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar.

(1) Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Wu Jianghao holds China-Vietnam diplomatic consultations with Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu to exchange views on the territorial border and maritime affairs. Both sides agree to strengthen cooperation in fighting the pandemic, handle differences with the Agreement on the Basic

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July 28 Principles Guiding the Settlement of Sea-related Issues between China and Vietnam, and push forward maritime cooperation. (2) The Chinese Embassy in Laos and the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee's Commission for external relations holds an event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith and Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong attend the event

Li Zhanshu, chairman of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, holds talks with Chuan Leekpai, president of the Thai National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives via a videoconference to enhance exchanges between their legislative bodies.

China donates a new batch of the Sinopharm vaccine and related materials to Myanmar, according to the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar.

(1) President Xi Jinping sends a congratulatory message to Nguyen Xuan Phuc on his re-election as president of Vietnam. China is ready to work with Vietnam to strengthen bilateral relations. Premier Li Keqiang also sends a congratulatory message to Pham Minh Chinh on his re-election as prime minister of Vietnam.

(2) A makeshift hospital with 204 beds is opened in Mandalay, Myanmar for the treatment of Covid-19 patients. The hospital is aided by Kunming, Yunnan Province, the sister city of Mandalay. The hospital provides 64 electrocardiograph (ECG) monitors, 12 ventilators, and other medical supplies.

State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi attends and delivers a speech at the Opening Ceremony of the Conference in Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of China-ASEAN Dialogue Relations via a videoconference. He presents5 proposals, namely, toenhance strategic mutual trustbetween China and ASEAN, deepen Covid-19 response cooperation, foster new growth drivers such as the Regional

Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), safeguard peace and stability, and uphold solidarity and coordination. The Conference is hosted by the China Institute of International Studies.

August 1 China donates a batch of the Sinopharm vaccine to Cambodia, according to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen. This is the fifth donation from China. Cambodia also received 300,000 Covid-19 rapid test kits from China on July 31.

August 7 The 5th batch of China-donated Covid-19 vaccines arrives in Laos, according to Laos’ Ministry of Health.

August 10 (1) Myanmar receives funds for 21 projects from China under the LMC Special Fund. Myanmar Foreign Affairs Minister U Wunna Maung Lwin signs an agreement on the transfer of the funds with Chinese Ambassador Chen Hai. The LMC Special Fund has aided 73 projects in Myanmar so far.

(2) Gansu Province, China donates traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) medicaments to Thailand for fighting the pandemic, according to Yang Longjun, a Chinese provincial health commission official.

(3) Han Zhiqiang, the new Chinese ambassador to Thailand, arrives in Thailand and pledges to strengthen bilateral cooperation and work together to fight against the pandemic.

August 11 China donates the 5th batch of 1 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines to Laos. Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh and Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong attend the handover ceremony in Vientiane.

August 18 State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi holds telephone talks with Special Envoy of ASEAN to Myanmar and Bruneian Second Minister of Foreign Affairs Erywan bin Pehin Yusof to discuss the situation in Myanmar. They agree to advance dialogue among relevant parties in the ASEAN Way,

stop violence, and deal with all parties in Myanmar rationally and pragmatically.

On the same day, Wang Yi sends a written speech to the Pledging Conference to Support ASEAN’s Humanitarian Assistance to Myanmar hosted by the ASEAN Secretariat via a videoconference. He states that China and ASEAN must respect Myanmar’s sovereignty, resolve the issue within the ASEAN framework, and intensify humanitarian assistance to Myanmar.

August 21-28 Sun Guoxiang, Special Envoy for Asian Affairs of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs pays a visit to Myanmar. He meets with the leader of Myanmar Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Wunna Muang Lwin, and Union Minister for the Union Government Office Lieutenant General Yar Pyae to exchange views on the political landscape in Myanmar and cooperation in fighting the pandemic.

August 23 (1) The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China donates the Sinopharm vaccine to the Vietnamese military. It marks the first time that the Vietnamese military received the Covid-19 vaccine from foreign militaries, according to Vietnamese Deputy Minister of National Defense Hoang Xuan Chien.

(2) The PLA donates the 2nd batch of Covid-19 vaccines to the Lao People’s Army.

(3) China’s Ministry of National Defense donates 500,000 doses of the Sinopharm vaccine to Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defense. The Red Cross Society of China donates 100,000 doses of the Sinopharm vaccine to the Cambodian Red Cross.

August24 (1) Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets with Chinese Ambassador Xiong Bo before US Vice President Kamala Harris visits Vietnam. Pham Minh Chinh states that developing China-Vietnam relations is a strategic choice and a top priority of Vietnam’sforeign policy.

(2) The Chinese Embassy in Myanmar donates 140 oxygen concentrators to Myanmar’s Ministry of Health to help Myanmar fight against the pandemic.

August 27 China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs donates antipandemic supplies, including protective and surgical masks, disposable protective suits, hand sanitizer gel, thermal scanners, and portable oxygen generators to Myanmar’s Kachin State.

August 31 Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Wu Jianghao meets with Cambodian Ambassador Khek Caimealy Sysoda. Ambassador Sysoda, on behalf of Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni and Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk, expresses deep sympathy to China over the floods in Henan Province and hands over the donation from the King and Queen Mother to the area affected by the floods.

September 3 (1) China donates Covid-19 vaccines and antipandemic supplies such as respirators, oxygenators, testing kits, and protective masks to Myanmar.

(2) The Chinese Embassy in Thailand says that the Sinovac vaccine is not a low-quality vaccine and ineffective. The vaccine represents the friendship and sincerity of China for Thailand. It has been approved by the WHO for emergency use and by Thailand's FDA for use in the country. Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai worries that the criticism of the Chinese-made vaccine will affect China-Thailand relations.

September 5 China donates the second batch of anti-pandemic supplies, including surgical gloves, masks, hazmat suits, medicine, nucleic acid testing kits,and oxygen generators, to Myanmar's Shan State.

September 7 (1) Zhao Leji, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and secretary of the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, meets with Tran Cam Tu, a member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and head of the

Committee’s Inspection Commission via a videoconference. Both sides agree to enhance interparty exchanges and deepen cooperation in discipline inspection and supervision.

(2) Chinese Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Wu Jianghao holds a video meeting with Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu to prepare for the 13th meeting of the steering committee for bilateral cooperation.

September 8 Wang Yang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, meets with President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Do Van Chien via a videoconference to strengthen exchanges and cooperation.

September 9 State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi holds talks with Lao Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasith via a videoconference. Both sides are willing to fight against the pandemic, strengthen people-to-people exchanges, push forward the construction of the China-Laos Economic Corridor, and deepen the China-ASEAN relations.

September 10-11 State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi pays an official visit to Vietnam. He co-chairs the 13th Steering Committee for Vietnam-China Bilateral Cooperation with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh. Both sides pledge to further enhance bilateral ties and maritime cooperation, avoid taking unilateral actions to expand the dispute or complicate the situation in the South China Sea, bring the RCEP into effect, strengthen Covid-19 vaccine cooperation, deepen the linkage between the BRI and the Two Corridor and One Economic Circle, and safeguard international justice and the common strategic interests. Wang Yi announces to provide 3 million more doses of Covid-19 vaccines to Vietnam by the end of this year.

Wang Yi meets and holds talks with General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.

September 12 China donates 4 million doses of the Sinopharm vaccine to Myanmar, according to the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar. China has supplied 12.6 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines to Myanmar, 3.9 million doses were donations.

September 12-13 State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi pays an official visit to Cambodia. He meets with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to enhance cooperation on fighting against the pandemic, boost bilateral trade, and safeguard regional peace and stability. Cambodia supports China on issues related to Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Xinjiang. Wang Yi and Hun Senattend the handover ceremony of the Chinafunded Morodok Techo National Stadium in Phnom Penh.

Wang Yi meets with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn to enhance cooperation fighting against the pandemic, the China-Cambodia free trade agreement (FTA), the construction of the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone, the linkage of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor and the Lancang-Mekong Economic Development Belt, and the China-ASEAN relations.

Wang Yi also meets with Deputy Prime Minister Hor Namhong to exchange views on international and regional issues and vow to strengthen bilateral ties. Cambodia supports the talks on the COC in the South China Sea between China and ASEAN.

September 15 Guo Shengkun, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee meets with Vietnamese Minister of Public Security To Lam via a videoconference to deepen law enforcement and security cooperation such ass combating online gambling and border crimes.

September 24 President Xi Jinping holds a telephone talk with General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong. Both sides agree to strengthen bilateral ties, uphold peace and stability in the South China Sea, and oppose politicizing the tracing of the COVID-19 origins.

September 28 (1) The Thai cabinet approves extending the Special Tourist Visa (STV) program for 1 year until September 30, 2022, to attract more foreigners with high purchasing power and stay for 90-270 days. Over the past year, the STV program brought 5,609 visitors. The long-stay visitors came from China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Denmark, the Netherlands, Spain, and Croatia.

(2) Chinese State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Zhao Kezhi and Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sar Kheng attend a virtual meeting to promote the Year of Law Enforcement Cooperation between the two countries. Both sides agree to crack down on telecom fraud and online gambling, implement drug control, and prevent political security risks.

October 8 (1) State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi attends and delivers a speech at the Reception in Commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of ChinaASEAN Dialogue Relations. He proposes to upgrade bilateral ties, lead the trend of development, improve people's livelihood, support people-to-people and cultural exchanges, safeguard long-term peace and stability in the South China Sea, promote consultations on the COC in the South China Sea, and contribute positive energy to global governance.

(2) China-Laos railway engineering companies, including the China Railway International Group (CRIG) and the China Railway Engineering Corporation (CREC), donate sports equipment and anti-pandemic supplies to the China-Laos Friendship Nongping Primary School in Vientiane, according to Lao Principal of the Nongping Primary School Phanthong Khamthongmy.

October 12 Wang Yang, chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, meets with Cambodian Senate President Samdech Say Chhum via a video conference to strengthen cooperation on Covid-19 response, bilateral ties, and theBRI.

October 13 (1) China donates 1 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines to Myanmar, according to the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar.

(2) China donates the 6th batch of 1 million doses of the Sinopharm vaccine to Laos, according to Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong.

October14 China donates 2 million doses of the Sinovac vaccine to Cambodia, according to Cambodia’s Ministry of Health. Cambodia has received a total of 28.5 million doses of Sinovac and Sinopharm vaccines procured from China, accounting for 75.8 percent. 6.3 million doses,accounting for16.7 percent, were donations.

October 21 (1) Thailand allows fully vaccinated foreign visitors from 46 countries and territories, including China, to enter the country without quarantine from November 1, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Visitors have to be testednegative for Covid19 before arrival and must take another test upon arrival.

(2) Vietnam temporarily approves Covid-19 vaccine certifications by 72 countries and territories, including China. People traveling from overseaswith certificates will be allowed to enter the country, according to the Foreign Ministry.

October 22 Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region donates 800,000 doses of the Sinopharm vaccine, an Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) machine, and medical supplies to Vietnam.

October 27 Yang Xiaodu, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, deputy secretary of the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, and chairman of the National Commission of Supervision,

holds talks with Khamphanh Phommathath, Politburo member of the Party Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary, chairman of the Inspection Committee of the Party Central Committee, and president of the State Inspection Authority, via a video conference to deepen exchanges and cooperation on discipline inspection and supervision.

China donates a set of digital transformation systems to the National Television of Cambodia (TVK) to improve broadcasting quality and efficiency, according to Chinese Ambassador Wang Wentian.

November 1 (1) Thailand reopens the country for fully vaccinated foreigners without quarantine from 63 countries, including China. Fully vaccinated visitors from other countries can enter the country only through a tourism sandbox program in 17 provinces. They will be required to quarantine for 7 days before being able to travel to other parts of the country. Visitors who are not fully vaccinated or not vaccinated will be required to be quarantined at a hotel for 10 days.

(2) Wang Yang, chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, meets with Pornpetch Wichitcholchai, Thai deputy parliament president and Senate speaker, via a videoconference to deepen cooperation in fighting against the pandemic, the BRI, and people-to-people exchanges.

November 11 Laos holds the handover ceremony of the first phase of the China-aided Mahosot General Hospital Project. Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong and Lao Health Minister Bounfeng Phoummalaysith attend the ceremony.

November 12 (1) China donates 1 million doses of the Sinovac vaccine to Myanmar, according to the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar.

(2) China donates a batch of Covid-19 vaccines and anti-pandemic supplies to Thailand, according to

Chiese Ambassador Han Zhiqiang. Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha attends the handover ceremony in Bangkok.

November 14 (1) State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with diplomatic envoys of ASEAN countries in Beijing. China is ready to work with ASEAN countries to overcome the pandemic, promote economic recovery, safeguard regional peace and stability, promote regional integration and economic globalization, uphold multilateralism, and build the China-ASEAN community with a shared future.

(2) Cambodia announces that fully vaccinated travelers can enter the country without quarantine from November 15, according to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen.

November 15 Chinese Special Envoy for Asian Affairs Sun Guoxiang visits Myanmar and meets with Myanmar Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Foreign Minister U Wunna Maung Lwin, and Union Minister for the Union Government Office Lieutenant General Yar Pyae. Both sides exchanged views on the implementation of the 5-point ASEAN consensus, Myanmar-ASEAN relations, and ASEAN-China relations.

November 15 Premier Li Keqiang meets with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen via a videoconference. Both sides agree to promote the RCEP and the China-Cambodia Free Trade Agreement, deepen cooperation in infrastructure, agriculture, public health, education, and culture, and support China-ASEAN relations.

November 17 China donates 2 million doses of the Sinovac vaccine to Cambodia. It is the 7th batch of Covid-19 vaccines donated by China to Cambodia, according to Chinese Ambassador Wang Wentian. Cambodian Prime Minister asks China to help establish a Covid-19 vaccine production factory in the country.

November 19 Chinese Director-General of the Department of External Security Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Bai Tian and Lao Deputy Foreign Minister Phoxay Khaykhamphithoune co-chair a videoconference on

security guarantee for China-Laos Belt and Road cooperation projects focusing on the security work of the upcoming operation of the China-Laos Railway.

November 20 China donates 1 million doses of the Sinovac vaccine to Myanmar, according to Myanmar’s Information Ministry.

November 23 China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs donates medical supplies, including automatic nucleic acid extractors, and medical oxygen generators and ventilators, to 3 provinces of Laos bordering China, including Oudomxay, Phongsaly, and Luang Namtha.

November 25 The Chinese government donates 700,000 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine, personal protective equipment (PPE), and medical equipment to Laos to support anti-pandemic. Laos has received donations of 2.6 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine so far.

December 1 President Xi Jinping sends a message of condolence to Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni over the passing of Cambodian Prince Norodom Ranariddh.

December 2 State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi holds talks with Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son to exchange views on bilateral relations and cooperation. Both sides agree to maintain high-level communication, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, strengthen cooperation in fighting against thepandemic, and deepen people-to-people cooperation between the young and local governments of the two countries. They discuss maritime issues, global development issues, and the China-ASEAN cooperation.

December 3 President Xi Jinping holds a virtual meetingwith Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith. Both sides agree to keep close high-level exchange, strengthen strategic communication, maximize the economic benefits of the Laos-China Railway, and promote economic cooperation. China will continue to provide Covid-19 vaccines and anti-pandemic materials and other supports to Laos.

Premier Li Keqiang exchanges congratulatory letters with Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh on the opening of the China-Laos Railway.

On the same day, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi holds a virtual meeting with Lao Foreign Minister Saleuxay Kommaith. Both sides agree to boostthe role of the opening of the ChinaLaos Railway in regional connectivity, promote the BRI, implement the outcomes of the LMC summit, upgrade theChina-ASEAN relations, and strengthen cooperation regarding the Global Development Initiative.

December 4 (1) State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi holds talks with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn in Anji County, Zhejiang Province. Both sides agree to deepen bilateral cooperation, push the bilateral free trade agreement and the RCEP into effect, promote digital economy cooperation, expand Cambodian agricultural exports to China, and advance the ChinaASEAN relations. China will provide more vaccine assistance to Cambodia and establish a vaccine production facility in Cambodia.

(2) Chinese Director-General of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Liu Jinsong attends the Thai National Day Reception and extends congratulations to Bangkok on the National Day of Thailand.

December 9 The Chinese government donates 200,000 doses of the Sinopharm vaccine to Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn of Thailand, accordingto the Chinese Embassy in Thailand.

December 14 China hands over the refurbished national indoor stadium, Thuwunna National Indoor Sports Stadium, to Myanmar. The China-aided indoor stadium was built in the 1980s. The refurbishment project was launched in Yangon in August 2019.