China’s INTIMIDATION War Against US Senator

China’s Communist regime has escalated its intimidation campaign against American patriots by filing a $50 billion lawsuit targeting Senator Eric Schmitt and Missouri officials who dared to hold Beijing accountable for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Story Highlights

Wuhan government, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Wuhan Institute of Virology sue Missouri for $50 billion in retaliation
Senator Eric Schmitt declares he “won’t be apologizing” and calls the lawsuit baseless intimidation
Chinese entities claim “reputational damage” from Missouri’s 2020 COVID-19 accountability lawsuit
Case represents dangerous escalation of Communist China’s lawfare against American free speech

China’s Retaliatory Legal Attack on American Sovereignty

The Wuhan municipal government, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Wuhan Institute of Virology filed their lawsuit in the Wuhan Intermediate People’s Court, seeking roughly $50 billion in damages. The Chinese plaintiffs allege Missouri officials “politicised” COVID-19, manipulated origin-tracing investigations, and “slandered” China by exposing the regime’s cover-up and PPE hoarding during the pandemic’s early stages. This represents a brazen attempt by the Communist Party to weaponize their controlled court system against American officials who exposed their malfeasance.

The lawsuit specifically targets the State of Missouri, Senator Eric Schmitt, and Andrew Bailey, now a co-deputy director at the FBI. These defendants were key figures in Missouri’s groundbreaking 2020 federal lawsuit that held China accountable for mismanaging the COVID-19 outbreak and suppressing critical information that could have saved lives. China’s retaliation demonstrates the effectiveness of Missouri’s efforts to expose the regime’s responsibility for the global pandemic.

Schmitt Stands Firm Against Communist Intimidation

Senator Schmitt has responded with characteristic resolve, appearing on Fox News’ “The Ingraham Angle” to declare he “won’t be apologizing” for his actions. The Missouri Republican framed the Chinese lawsuit as proof that his 2020 legal challenge “hit a nerve” in Beijing and effectively exposed the regime’s culpability. Schmitt’s defiant stance reflects the kind of principled leadership conservatives demand when facing authoritarian threats to American sovereignty and free speech rights.

This intimidation campaign follows Missouri’s symbolic victory in securing a multi-billion-dollar default judgment against Chinese entities in related COVID-19 litigation. While enforcement remains challenging due to sovereign immunity protections, these legal actions serve crucial symbolic purposes in holding authoritarian regimes accountable. Schmitt’s refusal to back down sends a clear message that American officials will not be silenced by Communist Party pressure tactics.

Dangerous Precedent for International Lawfare

China’s $50 billion lawsuit represents a concerning escalation in the regime’s use of domestic courts for international political warfare. The case follows a pattern of Chinese authorities using their controlled judicial system to pursue politically motivated cases against foreign entities and individuals who criticize the Communist Party. This lawfare strategy aims to chill criticism and punish those who dare expose China’s authoritarian overreach and human rights violations.

The involvement of the Wuhan Institute of Virology in this lawsuit is particularly troubling, given ongoing questions about the lab’s potential role in COVID-19’s origins. By mobilizing state resources to defend WIV’s reputation, the Chinese government further politicizes scientific institutions and undermines legitimate investigations into the pandemic’s origins. This action reinforces concerns about the regime’s commitment to transparency and accountability in global health matters.

For American conservatives, this case highlights the importance of supporting leaders like Senator Schmitt who refuse to bow to authoritarian pressure. The lawsuit’s failure to gain traction in U.S. courts demonstrates the strength of our constitutional protections, but the broader threat to free speech and sovereignty demands continued vigilance against Communist China’s expanding influence operations.