China has fiercely criticized the U.S. military for allegedly orchestrating a covert 'whisper campaign' to undermine confidence in Chinese COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic. A bombshell Reuters report revealed that American forces used fake Filipino social media accounts to spread doubts about Chinese aid and vaccines in the Philippines 🇵🇭—a strategic move to counter Beijing’s regional influence.
Psychological Warfare Exposed 🕵️♂️
The operation, described as a 'clandestine psychological warfare effort,' targeted China’s vaccine diplomacy at the pandemic’s peak. Social media posts falsely claimed Chinese vaccines were unsafe, even as Beijing shipped millions of doses to its Southeast Asian neighbor. 'The U.S. prioritized geopolitical games over saving lives,' said a Chinese Embassy spokesperson in Manila.
Vaccine Diplomacy vs. Disinformation 💬
China was the Philippines’ first COVID-19 vaccine supplier, but the embassy claims U.S. interference created 'obstacles' to cooperation. 'Exploiting vulnerabilities during a health crisis reveals America’s true priorities,' the spokesperson added, urging Washington to stop spreading 'rumors on global public health issues.'
The Bigger Picture 🌐
With pandemic-era secrets gradually surfacing, this report adds to growing scrutiny of how geopolitical rivalries shaped COVID responses. As the spokesperson noted: 'The world deserves transparency—not hidden agendas.'
