Are India’s COVID vaccine exports seeking to counter Chinese influence in Asia?

India began commercial export of vaccines to select countries in January.
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New Delhi has gifted millions of doses to its regional neighbors as a sign of goodwill. Also, the new World Trade Organization leader, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, wants to improve access to COVID-19 vaccines. And from oil to metals, all eyes are on commodities.
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