A spokesperson from the Chinese Mission to the United Nations Office at Geneva has delivered a clear message: the United States must stop using COVID-19 origins tracing as a political tool. In a statement at the 78th World Health Assembly, the spokesperson expressed astonishment over remarks made by the U.S. delegation, urging them to focus on facts instead of political manipulation. 📢
According to the statement, China has been at the forefront of global health efforts, sharing early virus information, genetic sequences, and providing essential medical supplies and financial aid to 153 countries – including the United States – all in a bid to safeguard the common good of humanity. Moreover, China has supported scientific tracing led by the WHO by inviting expert teams for joint studies that have firmly concluded the lab leak theory from China is extremely unlikely.
Critics assert that politicizing pandemic issues serves only to deflect from domestic challenges, and the spokesperson urged the U.S. to offer a transparent account of its COVID-19 handling. By sharing early case data and details about its research facilities, the United States could foster a more collaborative and trust-based global response.
This call for fairness and scientific inquiry reminds us that in a global crisis, cooperation and transparency are our best tools. Let's keep the focus on facts to drive progress and understanding for everyone. 🌍✨
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China urges U.S. to stop politicizing COVID-19 origins tracing
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