It's a sign of not just the tensions between the two world powers, but also the growing battle over information in the 21st century.
In a series of tweets Thursday and Friday, Zhao Lijian promoted the theory, without evidence, that the U.S. military is responsible for the pandemic by bringing it to China last October, giving new fodder for a narrative that's churned on the Chinese internet.has meanwhile branded the outbreak the"Wuhan Virus," named for the Chinese city where coronavirus first started to spread, since March 5.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian speaks at a press conference in Beijing on March 5, 2020.
"China is seeking to deflect criticism for its role in 'starting a global pandemic and not telling the world.' Spreading conspiracy theories is dangerous and ridiculous," the official said."We wanted to put the government on notice we won’t tolerate it for the good of the Chinese people and the world."As part of the World Military Games, a U.S.
The delegation of United States enter the stadium during the opening ceremony of the 7th Military World Games on Oct. 18, 2019, in Wuhan, China.Now, the Trump administration has ramped up its public diplomacy to combat questions about the origins. On two occasions, Pompeo has addressed reporters in part to chastise the Chinese government's response, calling it slow and marred by censorship.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks during a briefing at the State Department on March 5, 2020, in Washington.
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