In a fiery diplomatic showdown at the World Health Assembly, China has slammed the U.S. for politicizing COVID-19 origins research, urging Washington to stop “smearing others to cover its own failures.” 🔥 The clash comes as tensions rise over pandemic accountability and global health transparency.
Science vs. Blame Game
A Chinese UN Mission spokesperson called it “astonishing” that the U.S. – which nearly quit the WHO in 2020 – now criticizes countries actively supporting the organization. China emphasized its early virus data sharing and 153-country aid program, including PPE shipments to America itself. 🧪🇺🇸
Lab Leak Theory Debunked?
Beijing highlighted WHO-led studies concluding a Chinese lab leak was “extremely unlikely,” framing this as proof of their cooperation. Meanwhile, they’re demanding answers about Fort Detrick and U.S. overseas bio-labs – throwing Washington’s scrutiny right back. 🧬🔍
Global Health at Stake
With 8.4 billion vaccine doses delivered globally through Chinese initiatives, officials argue their focus remains on humanity’s common good. But as WHO members debate pandemic preparedness, the origins dispute reveals deeper fractures in international trust. 🌍💉
