China Restricting Research On Coronavirus Origins

The transcript discusses the Chinese government's control over COVID-19 research, requiring extra vetting by officials. This is seen as an attempt to control the narrative of the outbreak, which began in Wuhan. Accusations arise from U.S. intelligence claiming China underreports cases and deaths, with officials noting China's initial downplaying of the disease's severity.

What was the Chinese government's requirement for COVID-19 research?

• To undergo an extra vetting process by officials

• To be published in international journals

• To be conducted only by Chinese universities

• To be shared with the World Health Organization

What does the anonymous Chinese researcher believe about the government's actions?

• They are focusing on vaccine development

• They are encouraging objective studies on the disease's origin

• They are attempting to control the narrative of the outbreak

• They are trying to promote international collaboration

According to U.S. intelligence, what is China accused of regarding COVID-19 data?

• Underreporting cases and deaths

• Providing accurate data to the WHO

• Overreporting cases and deaths

• Sharing all data with the U.S.

What was China's initial response to the severity of the COVID-19 outbreak?

• They closed all borders

• They immediately warned the world

• They developed a vaccine

• They downplayed the severity of the disease

What did a U.S. Senator accuse China of doing?

• Lying to protect the regime

• Collaborating with international researchers

• Providing vaccines to other countries

• Increasing transparency in reporting