First to be withheld was X account of Global Times, China's state-affiliated outlet. Handles of China’s official news agency Xinhua & Turkey’s public broadcaster TRT World also blocked.
Advice comes at a time when India accounts for a 5th of global generic drug supply & 40% of generics used in US. However, this strength in finished formulations relies on imported ingredients.
It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.
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