A U.S. federal judge in Missouri has ordered the Chinese government to pay $24 billion in damages for concealing information about COVID-19 and hoarding medical supplies needed to prevent the virus’s spread. According to The New York Times, the court indicated that it may pursue Chinese assets until the damages are paid, raising the possibility of asset seizures.
However, it remains unclear how or when Missouri could seize Chinese assets. The Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. condemned the ruling, stating, "This judgment has no legal foundation, is not recognized by China, and violates international law." The Chinese government also warned that it may take retaliatory actions in response to the ruling.
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They’ll probably just ignore the compensation.
→ But I think it’s important for the world to speak up.
If one state is asking for $24 billion, paying the whole world would definitely bankrupt them.
Source:U.S. Judge Finds China Liable for Covid Missteps, Imposes $24 Billion Penalty – The New York Times
「新型コロナ」ついに中国政府に賠償判決…！「3.6兆円賠償」の衝撃と「ロボット・ブーム」、「デフレ圧力」に沈む中国経済の危険な兆候（現代ビジネス） – Yahoo!ニュース
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