China Sues Missouri for $50 Billion Over COVID-19 Dispute
TL;DR
China has filed a lawsuit against Missouri, claiming $50.5 billion in damages related to the state's actions and reputation concerning COVID-19, following a $24 billion judgment Missouri secured against China for pandemic-related damages. The lawsuit, filed in Wuhan, accuses Missouri and its officials of harming China's reputation and seeks public apologies and compensation, as Missouri prepares to seize Chinese assets after refusing to appear in U.S. court. The case highlights ongoing tensions over COVID-19 origins and accountability.
- China Declares Missouri an Economic and Reputational Menace in New Legal Action Missouri Attorney General's Office (.gov)
- China suing Missouri for $50B over potential seized assets NewsNation
- Sen Eric Schmitt says he ‘won’t be apologizing’ as China hits him with $50B lawsuit Fox News
- China sues Missouri for $51 billion, demands apology for COVID judgment, AG says STLtoday.com
- Chinese city sues Missouri for US$50 billion in tit-for-tat Covid-19 litigation South China Morning Post
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