Wuhan Institute of Virology Proposes Assistance to India in Containing Nipah Virus
The contentious Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) has come into focus again amid the response to the recent Nipah virus outbreak in India. Even though officials claim they have the situation under control, the Indian government is offering assistance to manage this new health threat. Researchers at WIV have claimed They developed an oral antiviral, […]
Wuhan doctor and former EcoHealth Alliance president claim they are ‘jobless’ and ‘struggling’: lawsuit
A former president of a nonprofit based in Manhattan, which conducted controversial research at China’s Wuhan Institute of Virology prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, claims to be “unemployed” and “poor” in a lawsuit seeking $3 million against the organization. Dr. Peter Daszak, who led EcoHealth Alliance, has been prevented from receiving federal funding until 2029 […]
Intelligence Agencies Engaged with Wuhan Virologist Before Misleading About the Pandemic
Concerns Over Intelligence Agency’s Handling of COVID-19 Origins Frequent advisers to virologists who examined the coronavirus in Wuhan actively provided insights to America’s premier intelligence agency prior to the pandemic. Yet, there are claims that the agency held back vital information concerning the links between the virus and their research. The Office of the Director […]
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka nearly hits a ballboy with her racket toss at the Wuhan Open
Sabalenka’s Frustration in Wuhan Open Semifinal Aryna Sabalenka, currently ranked number one in the world, has a history of displaying frustration on the tennis court. However, during a recent semi-final match against American Jessica Pegula at the Wuhan Open in China, her reaction may have crossed a line. In an intense moment, Sabalenka got so […]
Wuhan ‘Scholar’ Facing Jail Time for Allegedly Smuggling Biological Material into the U.S.
Chinese Citizen Faces Smuggling Charges This week, a Chinese national, claiming to be a “visiting scholar” at the University of Michigan, found themselves potentially facing a lengthy prison sentence after being charged with smuggling and making false statements to federal officers. Chenguan Han, a PhD candidate from the University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, […]
USAID Discreetly Delivered Thousands of Viruses to the Notorious Wuhan Lab
USAID Shipped Thousands of Viruses to Wuhan Lab Linked to Chinese Military The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has reportedly sent numerous virus samples to a laboratory associated with the Chinese military in Wuhan. A recent document reveals that over a decade, USAID dispatched about 11,000 virus samples to the Wuhan Institute of Virology […]
From Wuhan to Michigan: Authorities arrest another Chinese researcher in suspected bio-material smuggling scheme
Federal Authorities Arrest Another University of Michigan Scholar This week, federal authorities apprehended another scholar from the University of Michigan, this time from China, highlighting ongoing concerns about potential national security risks. A criminal lawsuit, filed recently, accuses Chengxuan Han of attempting to smuggle biological materials into the United States. Reports indicate that he mailed […]
Chinese citizen detained for trafficking biological materials from Wuhan
A Chinese national, Chengxuan Han, was arrested for allegedly smuggling biological materials into the United States and providing false information to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials regarding her package contents. The Justice Department has charged Han with these offenses. According to legal documents, Han is a doctoral student from Huatu Hong University of Science […]
Another Chinese researcher from Wuhan accused of smuggling prohibited biological materials into the US
Chinese researchers allegedly attempted to smuggle biological materials from Wuhan into the United States and misled federal authorities about their plans. Documents indicate that Chengxuan Han was taken into custody on Sunday after arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Airport from Shanghai. She faces charges of smuggling goods and making false statements to officials. Interestingly, Han marks […]
House committee leaders urge Duke to cut ties with China’s Wuhan University
The leaders of two House committees have sent a letter to the president of Duke University, urging the North Carolina institution to sever its ties with Wuhan University in China. Reps. John Mourenard (R-Mich.) and Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) expressed their concerns over China’s potential access to U.S. research in a letter sent on Wednesday. “Wuhan […]