China has slammed the U.S. for reigniting tensions over the origins of COVID-19, calling out what it describes as politically motivated efforts to 'smear' its reputation. 🌏 The National Health Commission (NHC) accused the U.S. of recycling 'fabricated' claims about a lab in Wuhan, dismissing the allegations as 'scientifically baseless' and driven by 'malicious intent.'
In a fiery statement, an NHC spokesperson argued that Washington’s latest push to blame China violates scientific principles. 'Global researchers have repeatedly debunked these theories,' the official said. 'The U.S. is weaponizing the pandemic to contain China’s rise, and it won’t work.' 💥
The tensions flared after the White House published an article pointing fingers at Wuhan. China countered by urging the U.S. to 'reflect on its own pandemic response' and proposed shifting focus to America for the next phase of origin-tracing. 'Mounting clues suggest the virus may have emerged in the U.S. earlier,' the spokesperson claimed.
With scientists worldwide still seeking answers, the debate highlights how geopolitics continues to overshadow global health collaboration. 🤝 Could this rift delay a clearer understanding of the pandemic’s roots? For now, China insists: 'Drop the blame game—focus on facts.'
