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Statement
Statement
We have recently noticed that some companies and individuals illegally forged and used authorization documents from Sinovac Biotech Co., Ltd. (“Sinovac Beijing”) or Sinovac Life Sciences Co., Ltd. (“Sinovac Life Sciences”), two subsidiaries of Sinovac Biotech Ltd. (“Sinovac”), to hold out that Sinovac Beijing or Sinovac Life Sciences has authorized them to act as the distributor to distribute the Covid-19 vaccine CoronaVac® and the other vaccine products in the markets outside China.
We wish to clarify that:
(i) the Covid-19 vaccine CoronaVac® is developed, manufactured and distributed by Sinovac Life Sciences;
(ii) Sinovac Beijing is not engaged in distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine CoronaVac® outside China; and
(ii) neither Sinovac nor any of its subsidiaries has ever signed any authorization letter or similar documents for any company or individual within China to authorize them to distribute the Covid-19 vaccine CoronaVac® outside China.
We hereby reiterate that, without signing written contracts with us, no entity or individual may hold out that it is or is authorized to be engaged in sale, distribution or other marketing or promotion activities related to any of Sinovac’s vaccine products.
Concerning the illegal activities of document forging and fraudulence as mentioned, we reserve all the rights to take actions, including legal actions, to seek remedies and pursue liabilities.
Sinovac Biotech Ltd.
28 January 2021
About SINOVAC
Sinovac Biotech Ltd. (SINOVAC) is a global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in China. Guided by its mission to “Supply Vaccines to Eliminate Human Diseases,” the Company is dedicated to the research, development, manufacturing and supply of vaccines and related biological products, providing vaccine products and related solutions for disease prevention and control worldwide.
SINOVAC has a diversified vaccine portfolio across multiple disease areas, including influenza, viral hepatitis, varicella, hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD), poliomyelitis, rabies, tetanus, and pneumococcal disease. Three of SINOVAC's vaccines have been prequalified by the World Health Organization: the inactivated hepatitis A vaccine Healive®, the Sabin-strain inactivated poliomyelitis vaccine (sIPV), and the live attenuated varicella vaccine.
SINOVAC has extensive experience in vaccine research, development and commercialization for emerging infectious diseases and public health emergencies. The Company initiated vaccine R&D in response to major public health threats, including SARS, H5N1, H1N1, and COVID-19, and developed the world's first inactivated SARS vaccine (with Phase I clinical trials completed), China's first inactivated pandemic influenza vaccine against H5N1 (Panflu®), the world's first H1N1 influenza vaccine (Panflu.1®), and CoronaVac®, the world's most widely used inactivated COVID-19 vaccine. Beyond its marketed portfolio, SINOVAC continues to advance its R&D pipeline, spanning combination vaccines, recombinant protein vaccines, mRNA technologies, antibody-based products, and other next-generation technologies and product platforms, while expanding its capabilities in disease prevention and biopharmaceuticals.
With a long-standing commitment to innovation and global health, SINOVAC continues to deepen collaboration with research institutions, international organizations, and local partners while expanding its global presence. Through technological collaboration, localized production, and industrial partnerships, the Company aims to improve access to high-quality vaccines across regions, better address local disease prevention and healthcare needs, and strengthen preparedness for future public health challenges.
For more information, please see the Company's website at www.sinovac.com.