Washington summoned the Chinese ambassador to the United States on Friday after a Chinese official relayed a conspiracy theory that the US military may have introduced the new coronavirus in Wuhan, where the epidemic started.
“Spreading conspiracy theories is dangerous and ridiculous. We wanted to warn the (Chinese) government that we will not tolerate it, for the good of the Chinese people and the world“said a State Department official.
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“China seeks to divert criticism of its role in the start of this global pandemic, without informing the world“, added the manager.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian hinted on Twitter Thursday that the US military has introduced the virus in Wuhan, where most scientists agree the epidemic has started. in December.
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Trump denies
Asked about it by a journalist, Donald Trump assured this Friday that the first phase of a crucial trade agreement between the United States and China would not be affected by these rumors. “They know where it came from (the virus). We all know where it comes from“, he added, also brushing aside Zhao’s thesis.
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