The COVID-19 lab leak theory suggests that the virus may have escaped from a laboratory in Wuhan, China. Researchers discovered that Chinese investigators had uploaded data to a database sharing genetic sequences of coronaviruses. Chinese propagandists have pushed a conspiracy suggesting that the virus was made and leaked from a military installation in Frederick, Maryland. China has dismissed this as an unfounded conspiracy theory and criticized the United States’ pandemic response while highlighting its own success in taming a virus.
After the Chinese authorities closed the market on January 1, 2020, investigative teams swabbed surfaces, door handles, drains, and frozen animals. A group of 27 public health scientists from outside China is pushing back against these stories and even a scientific paper suggesting a laboratory in Wuhan may be the source of the virus. Falsehoods about a new strain of the coronavirus spreading from China vary widely, from Facebook posts taking a patent out of context to conspiracy theories about Bill Gates.
The COVID-19 lab leak theory dates from early in the pandemic, and it remains unclear whether the coronavirus that causes the disease leaked from a lab or spread to other countries. The Chinese government has actively engaged in disinformation to downplay the emergence of COVID-19 in China and manipulate information about its spread. Online speculation about the origins of COVID-19 is soaring after a new report from the Energy Department concluding the coronavirus that caused the pandemic originated in Wuhan.
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Respect to chief editor. Probably the most balanced and objective commentary I’ve seen for a while, especially coming from a credible, ‘mainstream media’ (especially given that it’s based in Hong Kong, where voices can go to either extremes too easily). And yes I agree. As I think Dr.Mike said, the origin of the virus and who’s responsible for what isn’t important now, as the pandemic is still going on, the focus should be how to deal with it. The investigation of who’s responsible probably should come after this, and even if we can reach any conclusions right now, it should not change what we should be doing and how it should be done as of now, not to mention that we should not diverge those precious efforts now. And looking at China and the US, it appears that there’s much more room for cooperation, if politicians on both sides want to. For example, the race to develop drugs and vaccines seems to have made significant progress in both nations, as well as maybe elsewhere around the world. And the value of cooperation is beyond description. For example, clinical trials need large and diverse sample bases, and what provides anything better than having an international pool of experimental subjects? Also, by communicating and updating each other on latest results, both can benefit from reducing redundant work, etc.
To any Chinese people who might be curious, his English displays a command of vocabulary etc and a competency that exceeds most Americans actually. Just that there is a bit of an accent, although that can be ok, it depends on one’s goal. If I moved to China, my goal would be to speak as much like those in my local area as possible. If I were Chinese and moved to Kansas, my goal would be to speak English like them as perfectly as possible, to maximize chances of success.
I m mainland Chinese, the figures of China is real. and i want to say the first country(as you know China)who discovered covid-19 does not mean that it is the first country to have the outbreak of covid-19. because some coutries may already have the spread of this disease but they didn’t test the patients and regard them as influenza.
You know, why don’t we consider this… and THIS just so happens to be proven and well known. The permafrost that is melting in Siberia has already been investigated and different diseases and organisms have been found that we thought we had gotten rid of. So how is it so farfetched to say that this COVID-19 didn’t come from that or as a result of some other area that has been heavily affected by climate change? Blame whoever you want, but we all, world wide, have to deal with this responsibly.
Hey, we’ll take credit for the whole Spanish Flu situation. That was during a time before we implemented heavy hygiene standards and truly modernized the nation post-WWII but this virus is all China’s and their wet markets horrid sanitation protocols fault. We all know this. The nation needs to undergo the same hygiene propaganda that we did to teach everyone the importance of clean food stations, washed hands, proper toilet habits, etc.
I done some calculations and have came to the conclusion that China are vastly under-reporting the number of coronavirus cases and deaths. Official statistics claim 81,000 infections with 3,400 deaths in China, but going by the case load and deaths in Italy and elsewhere my approximation is that there are upwards of 900,000 cases in China with over 37,000 deaths. With the population of China being much denser also, those numbers could actually in theory be twice or even thrice as high. Essentially speaking, coronavirus may become an endemic pathogen in the region and might never be fully eradicated. Does anyone else agree with these figures or have some actual data/sources that can confirm or deny my hypothesis? I’d be really interested to hear/read them. Thanks everyone and stay safe!
We see you China! We see you the people! LET US NOT PLAY OUR GOVERNMENTS GAME! We don’t believe the bs, we know you are also victims of COVID 19. We empathize for you. We will not forget hero Li Wenliang! If other counties are angry, they should only be at your government and work with YOU THE PEOPLE TO CORRECT THIS. Sending love, luck, and strength. You have a political leader who has a trigger happy Twitter finger? OUR PRESIDENT HAS THIS ISSUE!
Those fear mongering, panic spreading individuals who are driving this global economic collapse with their Chicken Little “the sky is falling, the sky is falling” rhetoric should be given the Joe Stalin treatment. Joe Stalin was a man who knew how to run country! When the German army was 10 miles away from Moscow, and the citizens were furiously putting up defensive lines, there were some people who instead of trying to bolster the defenses of the country against the enemy, instead they chose to go out and spread panic and fear and defeatism with their rhetoric. Joe Stalin gave the order that if anyone was seen to be doing this, that person was to be EXECUTED by a firing squad immediately! We need a man like JOE STALIN right now.
Ofcourse china has to fight back against a bully. You guys have been in schools and at work where you’ve encountered bullies, you guys know keeping quiet, hoping the bullies will one day find their conscience, is IMPOSSIBLE. And that is why every country has a military. True peace is only achieved when your fist can hurt.
Can’t you think practically..or apply simple sense…if it’s started in US it would have been the epicenter long back only..why China is the ground zero then..why would US need to do that on China..when it’s already at the top countries… Chinese accusation makes no sense….It clearly makes sense other way around.🤣🤣
Lets us ask the government ” why blaming the wet markets knowing there are wet markets all over the world, isn’t it impossible wet markets are blamed, do you have any contribution in all this things ? Do you have in any way participated in this plans of doin something hazardous that we citizens dont know .?
Let me ask another real question here: Who has been playing this blame game for decades? second question: Who is the one that just decided to fight back for the first time? This world is really interesting place. The people with wall always seeking the truth. The people without wall always believing the lies.
a lot of unanswered questions, of course focusing on stopping the virus is the main thing, however the question should be asked why is the chinese bio safety lab so close to the market where it is alleged to have started and is there any connection to the the lab, that uses some of the same wild animals for testing as the animals who were alleged to have started the virus in the market. these are just unanswered questions that should be answered among many other questions.
I dont care who is to blame here. However we must keep an open mind about all things. There is a small group of psychopaths who believe there are too many people on the planet. We must consider the possibility they did in fact create this problem by design. If that is true, what is the cure for that?
Anybody find this odd or just me? If you google maryland flue epidemic you can find this ..What sickness is going around in Maryland? Upper Respiratory Infection We are currently seeing children and adolescents with viral upper respiratory infections: severe nasal congestion and secretions, sore throat, occasional vomiting and fever for 2-3 days. These symptoms are followed by a dry, persistent cough that may last for 5-10 days. Wonder why covid strains and Fort Detrick springs into my mind.
That was the most reasonable address to the situation I’ve heard to date. Thank you. I also agree that some people in high political standing shouldn’t be allowed to comment on non personal matters on Twitter. It has nothing to do with free speech and everything to do with proper websites of communication.
Very bold to speak out against your country. I thought that was highly looked down, but I support you in asking these questions! May we get through this together and finally see eye to eye. Enough division. We can ALL conquer the world if we figure out a solution together instead of placing blame. Though, whoever is at fault needs to be investigated and punished. This was no accident.