China, US spar over origin of virusA security guard stands outside the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market where the coronavirus was detected in Wuhan on Jan 24. The Trump administration's emphasis on the virus' origin in China is "part of his dog-whistling politics," said Australian National University researcher Yun Jiang. Robert O'Brien, the US national security adviser, on Wednesday insisted that the virus originated in Wuhan. China's objections have extended to criticising anyone suggesting the virus originated in the country. Mr Zhao said last week that journalists using the term "China virus" were "suggesting its origin without any supporting facts or evidence" and had "ulterior motives".

Source: Bangkok Post March 13, 2020 06:11 UTC