China's Bold Defamation Lawsuit Against Missouri Aims to Distract from Pandemic Accountability
In a glaring attempt to counter its own culpability in the COVID-19 pandemic, China has filed a $50 billion lawsuit against the state of Missouri.
This unprecedented legal move comes in response to Missouri's successful action against the Chinese government, which resulted in a historic $24 billion judgment for the state's claim that China unleashed and exacerbated the COVID-19 crisis.
The newly filed lawsuit names several key figures, including U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt, who as Missouri’s Attorney General, spearheaded the initial litigation.
China's claim alleges that Missouri poses an “economic and reputational threat” to the People's Republic, an assertion that many see as both absurd and a tactic of deflection.
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) claims that Missouri’s actions have had “negative effects on the soft power” of Wuhan, where the virus was first identified, and belittled the reputation of key Chinese institutions, namely the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
This is nothing short of a desperate attempt by Beijing to silence legitimate criticism and avoid accountability for its actions that led to the deaths of over a million Americans and global economic turmoil.
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, undeterred by this legal posturing, firmly stated that the lawsuit is simply a “stalling tactic,” reinforcing Missouri's position as a leader in pursuing justice against the Chinese regime.
Hanaway emphasized that their legal efforts to collect on the $24 billion judgment are well-founded, asserting, “We stand undeterred in our mission.”
Senator Schmitt echoed her sentiments, taking pride in the scrutiny directed at China, saying, “I’ll wear it like a badge of honor.”
His remarks highlight the resilience of Republican leadership in holding the CCP accountable for their role in the pandemic, something that the Biden Administration has notably shied away from addressing.
As the Missouri courts prepare to respond to this ludicrous lawsuit, it becomes increasingly clear that China’s strategy is to divert attention from its own failures.
This legal battle is less about seeking justice and more about playing politics at the expense of truth and accountability.
Through these actions, China only further exposes its fragility and unwillingness to accept responsibility for the chaos it has wrought on the world.
Republicans in Congress will likely rally around this legal fight, reaffirming their commitment to holding foreign powers accountable and ensuring that the narrative does not shift away from China's blatant negligence.
Sources:
jonathanturley.orgspectrumlocalnews.com