In a surprising turn of events, China has called out the United States for allegedly running a secret disinformation campaign against its COVID-19 vaccines. 😮💉
On Tuesday, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines accused the U.S. of \"hypocrisy and malign intention\" after reports surfaced about American military operations aimed at discrediting Chinese vaccines during the pandemic.
According to an investigative report by Reuters, the U.S. military conducted secret psychological operations at the height of the COVID-19 crisis. These operations supposedly involved impersonating Filipinos on social media to spread rumors about the safety and effectiveness of Chinese vaccines and other aid provided by China. 🌐🕵️♂️
\"People around the world are indignant about the U.S. military's actions, which lay bare the hypocrisy, malign intention, and double standards of the United States,\" the spokesperson said.
The Chinese spokesperson highlighted that while the U.S. often talks about its \"ironclad commitment\" to its allies, it prioritizes its own interests, especially during critical moments like the global pandemic. They accused the U.S. of exploiting the vulnerabilities of the Filipino people for geopolitical gains.
China was the first to offer COVID-19 supplies and vaccines to the Philippines. However, the cooperation faced obstacles. \"Obstruction and sabotage from a third country and certain forces happened all along,\" the spokesperson added.
The Chinese Embassy urged the U.S. to stop spreading disinformation against other countries, especially on significant global public health issues. 🛑🌍
\"More and more behind-the-scenes stories have been told by insiders since the end of the pandemic,\" the spokesperson noted, emphasizing that recent reports are unveiling the true picture to the world.
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China slams U.S. disinformation campaign against its COVID-19 vaccines
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