China has doubled down on its plea for a science-first approach to COVID-19 origin-tracing, calling out the U.S. for reviving what it calls “baseless political theater.” At a Tuesday press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun slammed recent U.S.-driven claims about a “lab leak” theory as “groundless smears” — likening the rhetoric to a viral blame game that distracts from real answers.
🔬 “Virus tracing is detective work, not political warfare,” Guo emphasized, stressing China’s “open and transparent” cooperation with global researchers. He urged Washington to address international concerns about its own pandemic-related mysteries, including a vaping-linked illness outbreak in 2019 and unanswered questions about Maryland’s Fort Detrick lab.
🇺🇸 The U.S. has yet to address “lingering doubts that keep trending globally,” Guo added, channeling the vibe of a suspense thriller where America holds the missing clues. “The world deserves answers — no filters, no spin.”
🌍 The exchange highlights rising diplomatic tensions as COVID’s fifth anniversary approaches. While China pushes for multilateral science missions, critics argue politicization risks turning pandemic lessons into a TikTok dance-off of accusations. Will this debate ever swab the truth? Stay tuned.
