'What China already owes us': Growing outrage over Beijing's handling of the coronavirus pandemic
that was filed in a federal court by Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt, alleged negligence on China's part, among other claims. The complaint said Missouri and its residents have lost possibly tens of billions of dollars, and sought cash compensation.silenced whistleblowers
, and did little to stop the spread of the disease," Schmitt, a Republican, said in a statement. "They must be held accountable for their actions." There are also other lawsuits filed in U.S. courts on behalf of business owners. For instance, thousands of Americans have joined aseeking reparations from the Chinese government for coronavirus-related damages.
It is possible that – had accurate information have been provided at an early juncture – the infection would not have left China.The lawsuit from Missouri "has no factual or legal basis" and "it only invites ridicule," Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said Wednesday, according to anGeng said the Chinese government "has been nothing but open, transparent and responsible" in informing the World Health Organization, relevant countries and the U.S.
"Such lawsuit is nothing short of frivolous litigation which defies the basic theory of the law," said Geng.legal doctrine of "sovereign immunity""Based on the principle of sovereign equality prescribed by international law, US courts have no jurisdiction over the sovereign actions taken by Chinese governments of all levels in response to the epidemic," said Geng.
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