China Accused of Obstructing Investigations
China has been accused of obstructing World Health Organisation investigations over the lab leak theory, a topic that has sparked debate among scientists and governments worldwide.
Allegations Against China
In the midst of the Covid pandemic, the United States informed leaders of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom about the “high likelihood” that the virus causing the pandemic originated from a Chinese lab.
Five Eyes Intelligence Network
Washington, London, Ottawa, Canberra, and Wellington are part of the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing network. In January 2021, a meeting was held among these nations to discuss the possibility of a lab leak from China.
Evidence Presented by Mike Pompeo
During a phone call in January 2021, Mike Pompeo, the former US Secretary of State, presented evidence supporting the lab leak theory to officials from the UK, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. This evidence was based on classified American intelligence reports collected at the beginning of the pandemic.
Key Findings
- Chinese military officials collaborated with the Wuhan Institute of Virology before the Covid pandemic.
- Researchers at the Wuhan lab fell ill before the first cases were reported in Wuhan and Hubei province.
- Gain of function research was conducted at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, adding weight to the lab leak theory.
US Authorities’ Stance
The FBI and the US Department of Energy believe that a lab leak is the most probable cause of the Covid pandemic.
