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My colleagues in China confirm that there is an active push to say that the virus originated elsewhere, particularly Italy. Very bad.

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2020-11-30 12:18 Edward C. Holmes

My colleagues in China confirm that there is an active push to say that the virus originated elsewhere, particularly Italy. Very bad.
2020-11-30 12:24 Edward C. Holmes open

NY Times are doing a story on the Chinese misinformation as well I believe.
2020-11-30 12:24 Kristian G. Andersen open

Ohhh boy - this'll not help China's standing in the world and will further fuel conspiracies.
2020-11-30 12:25 Edward C. Holmes open

Very stupid for all the reasons you say. They are really flexing their muscles.
2020-11-30 12:27 Kristian G. Andersen open

I really don't understand this angle. If I was in their shoes I'd focus on "rapid detection", "alerted the world quickly", and "we have shown how to bring it under control". Ample space to tweak key events to fit the CCP agenda...