Court battle over Covid-19. The Chinese demand $53.5 billion from the state of Missouri

The Wuhan authorities and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have filed a lawsuit against Missouri and two former attorneys general, claiming misuse of the U.S. justice system. They allege that the defendants fabricated false information and made discriminatory statements, causing significant harm. The plaintiffs seek 356.4 billion yuan in damages and public apologies in major media outlets. This lawsuit is part of ongoing legal disputes related to COVID-19, initiated by Missouri's former attorney general, who accused Chinese officials of downplaying the virus's transmission risk. A federal judge previously ruled in favor of Missouri, holding the Chinese government accountable for concealing information about the pandemic.