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Chinese official accuses US Army of starting coronavirus outbreak
Fox News ^ | 13 MAR 2020 | Evie Fordham

Posted on 03/13/2020 5:59:11 AM PDT by ManHunter

A Chinese official questioned whether the U.S. Army "brought the epidemic to Wuhan" and demanded "an explanation" on Thursday.

A spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry, Lijian Zhao, made the post on his official Twitter account and included video of U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield testifying before Congress.

"CDC was caught on the spot," Lijian wrote. "When did patient zero begin in US? How many people are infected? What are the names of the hospitals? It might be US army who brought the epidemic to Wuhan. Be transparent! Make public your data! US owe us an explanation!"

The outbreak of coronavirus was first detected in the bustling industrial city of Wuhan in China's central Hubei province. Lijian's statement comes after U.S. lawmakers have accused China of hiding information about the outbreak, which is now a pandemic, according to the World Health Organization.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: army; china; coronavirus; redchina; trumpasia; usarmy
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To: DOC44

I am not sure it is a weaponized virus.

I do think it was probably the subject of research. Whether that research had a benign intent is the big question for me.


21 posted on 03/13/2020 7:06:16 AM PDT by independentmind (Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will nevz)
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To: ManHunter

Somebody should have asked the official:

“So you are saying that the US Military penetrated deep into the heart of China, and let loose a biological weapon, and there was nothing that the People’s Liberation Army and the Chinese Communist Party could do to prevent it?”


22 posted on 03/13/2020 7:17:42 AM PDT by GreenLanternCorps (Hi! I'm the Dread Pirate Roberts! (TM) Atsk about franchise opportunities in your area.)
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To: independentmind

Yeah. I am not sure it is a weapon, it is not fatal enough. The intent is important. Did Europeans kill native Americans on purpose with germs? Probably not, but it was effective nevertheless.

Many like Steve Bannon and Gordon Chang have been saying for months that the tariffs have China on the ropes. Bannon has said China is in a state of collapse, and compared it to Japan when we embargoed oil prior to WWII.

Add to that the Hong Kong protests.

Is this a bio-attack?

Probably not. That would be really, really desperate of China, but look at Pearl Harbor.


23 posted on 03/13/2020 7:38:12 AM PDT by ChinaGotTheGoodsOnClinton (Go Egypt on 0bama)
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To: DOC44

The timing actually centers around the celebrations for the Chinese New Year. A lot of Chinese went home to celebrate, than began returning to their businesses, schools, etc., carrying the virus with them.


24 posted on 03/13/2020 7:47:02 AM PDT by wbarmy (I chose to be a sheepdog once I saw what happens to the sheep.)
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To: wbarmy

That’s when it got a boost, CNY.

It was around probably in late October/early November. Just not enough generations of virus replication to look impressive yet.

The dinner for 40,000 families in Wuhan was the great force multiplier that started this crazy.


25 posted on 03/13/2020 7:49:53 AM PDT by Black Agnes
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To: Biggirl

Accuser one fly short of Happy Meal.


26 posted on 03/13/2020 8:38:59 AM PDT by Jeff Chandler (BLACK LIVES MAGA)
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To: Manly Warrior

You probably just supplied the headlines for tomorrow’s Beijing News.
“American soldier from US Army Bacteriological Research Center admits U.S. Army is source of Coronavirus”.


27 posted on 03/13/2020 8:47:30 AM PDT by philetus (Keep doing what you always do and you'll eventually get what you deserve)
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To: ManHunter

Chinese always blame some outside agent. That can’t accept responsibility, not for themselves, and not for China. So, someone else must be at fault. (This is a Chinese cultural Achille’s heal)


28 posted on 03/13/2020 8:47:58 AM PDT by captain_dave
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To: windsorknot

Have another Bat-Wing fritter General Wi-tu-lo.


29 posted on 03/13/2020 9:07:51 AM PDT by epluribus_2 (He, had the best mom - ever. my)
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To: captain_dave
Because ChiComs are so......... 🐖 pig headed stubborn.
30 posted on 03/13/2020 9:12:34 AM PDT by Biggirl ("One Lord, one faith, one baptism" - Ephesians 4:5)
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To: philetus

While the city of Wuhan is the home of a biological research lab.


31 posted on 03/13/2020 9:14:51 AM PDT by Biggirl ("One Lord, one faith, one baptism" - Ephesians 4:5)
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To: ManHunter

I look forward to seeing this Spokesman joining thee Democrat Ticket at the Debate on Tuesday.


32 posted on 03/13/2020 9:19:19 AM PDT by Kickass Conservative (Kill a Commie for your Mommy.)
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To: ManHunter

This one’s laughable and completely expected, but how long before Pelosi and Schumer start an investigation...?

Are you wornout with all the BS re coronavirus; or cronovirus?

Go to keywords and enter nocoronavirus or nocronovirus.

There you will find interesting articles with none of the Corona hype, lies and bs.

Enjoy.

If you find an interesting article or oped with zero coronavirus; or cronovirus, please post it in key words as either: nocoronavirus; nocronovirus
or while making replies post nocoronavirus; nocronovirus in keywords.

nocoronavirus; nocronovirus


33 posted on 03/13/2020 9:22:17 AM PDT by Grampa Dave ((FearRepublic.com - keeping the media panic narrative going 24/7 to finally bring down Trump)!!!!)
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To: DOC44

There would be outrage for certain.


34 posted on 03/13/2020 9:30:36 AM PDT by Biggirl ("One Lord, one faith, one baptism" - Ephesians 4:5)
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To: cloudmountain

To save itself from humiliation.


35 posted on 03/13/2020 9:37:06 AM PDT by Biggirl ("One Lord, one faith, one baptism" - Ephesians 4:5)
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To: captain_dave
Chinese always blame some outside agent. That can’t accept responsibility, not for themselves, and not for China. So, someone else must be at fault. (This is a Chinese cultural Achille’s heal)

I agree. Probably due to the cultural weakness of having to "save face" being much too important to them.

Funny the not accepting responsibility is a Dem trait at least going back to the first campaign of Bill Clinton. "Everybody does it." Even today he claims he had no choice with Monica, it was a stress reduction strategy straight out of daytime cable show panels. "Get in touch with your true feelings. Live in this moment."

36 posted on 03/13/2020 9:40:49 AM PDT by frank ballenger (End vote harvesting,non-citizen voting & leftist media news censorship or we are finished.)
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To: frank ballenger

“Saving face” is a big thing over there.


37 posted on 03/13/2020 9:44:26 AM PDT by Biggirl ("One Lord, one faith, one baptism" - Ephesians 4:5)
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To: windsorknot

They got blood on their hands.


38 posted on 03/13/2020 9:51:27 AM PDT by Biggirl ("One Lord, one faith, one baptism" - Ephesians 4:5)
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To: ManHunter

Trading partner my *ss! They should be treated as a pariah nation until they act like a sophisticated 21st century nation and not a degenerate Maoist nation.


39 posted on 03/13/2020 9:53:11 AM PDT by jimmygrace
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To: Biggirl
They got blood on their hands.

Little tiny yella hands.

40 posted on 03/13/2020 9:57:05 AM PDT by Fightin Whitey
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