China Warns Of Possible Hostility Over Its Handling Of Coronavirus

The transcript discusses the global backlash against China for its handling of the COVID-19 outbreak, as reported by Reuters. The Ministry of State Security in China suggests preparing for potential conflicts, including armed confrontation. Anti-China sentiment is reportedly at its highest since the Tiananmen Square incident in 1989. The US, UK, and other countries have called for an investigation into China's initial response to the virus. China is accused of ignoring early warning signs and silencing doctors, as well as withholding information to stockpile medical supplies.

What does the Ministry of State Security's report suggest China should prepare for?

• Cultural exchanges

• Economic growth

• More international trade

• Potential conflicts, including armed confrontations

How does the current anti-China sentiment compare to past events?

• It is more positive than in 2015

• It is less severe than the 2008 Olympics protests

• It is similar to the 2010 Shanghai Expo

• It is the worst since the Tiananmen Square incident in 1989

Which countries have called for an investigation into China's initial response to the virus?

• Russia and India

• Brazil and South Africa

• US and UK

• Japan and South Korea

What are the Chinese government accused of doing during the early stages of the outbreak?

• Promoting international travel

• Ignoring warning signs and silencing doctors

• Increasing medical exports

• Collaborating with WHO

What does the intelligence report accuse China of doing to gain an advantage?

• Developing a vaccine first

• Withholding information to hoard medical supplies

• Increasing foreign aid

• Reducing carbon emissions