At Tuesday's press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun addressed global audiences in a clear and direct manner. He criticized certain U.S. websites for reviving the "lab leak" theory without credible evidence, describing such claims as political manipulation that diverts attention from the serious scientific task of tracing COVID-19's origins.
Guo emphasized that investigating the virus's beginnings should be based on transparency and rigorous research. He noted that China has consistently maintained an open and science-driven approach, actively supporting international efforts to uncover the truth.
Calling on the U.S. to stop politicizing, instrumentalizing, and weaponizing the origins issue, Guo urged Washington to cease smearing other countries while leaving its own unresolved questions unaddressed. He pointed to early reports of COVID-19 signs in several countries, including the U.S., and raised concerns about unexplained incidents like the vaping-related illnesses in fall 2019 and the ongoing scrutiny of the Fort Detrick laboratory.
The message is clear: the global community deserves definitive, fact-based answers without political interference. Let's put science first and keep the focus on truth! 🔍😷
Reference(s):
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