China's Response to Pompeo's Claim Virus Came From Lab

The transcript discusses the serious allegations made by Mike Pompeo against China regarding the origins of COVID-19, and Beijing's response. It highlights the escalating tensions between the US and China, with potential retaliations being considered by the US administration. The discussion also covers theories about the virus originating from a Wuhan lab, with scientists generally agreeing that the virus is a product of natural processes. The US intelligence community concurs with this scientific consensus, though investigations continue.

What was the main accusation made by Mike Pompeo regarding the origins of COVID-19?

• That the virus was created in a US lab

• That the virus originated from a seafood market

• That the virus was spread intentionally by China

• That the virus came from a lab in Wuhan

What are some of the retaliatory measures considered by the Trump administration against China?

• Reducing tariffs on Chinese goods

• Building new trade partnerships with Europe

• Imposing sanctions and trade restrictions

• Increasing foreign aid to China

Which country called for an independent inquiry into the origins of the virus?

• United Kingdom

• Australia

• Germany

• United States

What is the general scientific consensus about the origin of the coronavirus?

• It was spread by a government

• It was man-made in a lab

• It originated from a natural process

• It was genetically modified

What did Chinese scientist Susan Lee claim about the virus in her lab?

• She had no knowledge of the virus

• She confirmed the virus was genetically modified

• She used samples from bats but not the one causing COVID-19

• She created the virus intentionally