CHINA'S $50 BILLION ATTACK ON A US SENATOR!

A stunning legal counterattack has been launched against Senator Eric Schmitt by the People’s Republic of China. The action stems from a lawsuit Schmitt initiated while serving as Missouri’s attorney general, a case that directly challenged China’s handling of the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The PRC, through the People’s Government of Wuhan Municipality, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the Wuhan Institute of Virology, is seeking a staggering $50 billion in damages. This unprecedented move accuses Schmitt, along with former Missouri co-deputy attorney general Andrew Bailey, and the state of Missouri itself, of inflicting significant reputational and economic damage.

The core of the Chinese claim alleges “malicious vexatious litigation,” accusing Schmitt of fabricating disinformation and spreading damaging falsehoods about China, Wuhan, and its research facilities. They contend these actions fueled stigma and discrimination, ultimately harming their standing on the global stage.

Senator Schmitt responded with defiance, framing the lawsuit as a “badge of honor.” He emphasized his commitment to holding China accountable for the devastating consequences of the pandemic, which he attributes to their initial mishandling of the crisis and the resulting loss of over a million American lives.

Schmitt’s original lawsuit, filed in early 2020, accused the Chinese government of deliberately concealing crucial information about the virus, failing to contain its spread, and engaging in manipulative practices regarding personal protective equipment – prioritizing high-quality supplies for themselves while exporting substandard alternatives.

That initial legal challenge culminated in a $24 billion judgment earlier this year. This recent counter-suit appears to be a direct attempt to reverse that outcome and silence further criticism. The Chinese government is not simply seeking financial compensation; they are demanding public apologies.

These apologies are to be published in prominent international media outlets, including The New York Times, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post, alongside equivalent Chinese publications. The demand underscores the PRC’s desire to control the narrative surrounding its role in the pandemic’s origins and spread.

The $50 billion figure translates to over 356 billion Chinese Yuan, a sum intended to cover alleged economic losses and reputational harm. Schmitt, however, remains resolute, dismissing the lawsuit as “factually baseless” and “legally meritless,” vowing to vigorously defend against it.

He believes this legal maneuver is a deliberate distraction tactic, designed to divert attention from what he describes as China’s culpability in the pandemic’s devastating impact. Schmitt insists any judgment issued by a Chinese court will be unenforceable and will not deter his pursuit of accountability.

This escalating legal battle represents a significant escalation in tensions between Senator Schmitt and the Chinese government. It highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the origins of COVID-19 and the responsibility for the global crisis it unleashed, promising a protracted and fiercely contested legal showdown.