The Spring Seedling Campaign started Thursday in Syria as the Chinese embassy provided free COVID-19 vaccine shots to Chinese citizens in the country.

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More than 95 percent of Chinese citizens in Syria received their shots of Chinese-produced vaccines on May 6, according to the embassy.

Feng Biao, Chinese Ambassador to Syria, said the embassy has endeavored to ensure the health of Chinese citizens by distributing medical items including face masks and disinfecting wipes to overseas Chinese and will continue offering help and services to the needy.

(Compiled by Xia Fan)