OPINION All of this is valuable assistance that will help save lives around the world. But it is also a political and propaganda masterstroke by the Chinese Communist Party.
The Chinese Communist Party is making a great show of its humanitarian help to countries suffering from the new coronavirus. "China selflessly extends helping hand to countries around the world in global battle against COVID-19," said a March 25 headline in the English language version of the party's official mouthpiece,By the end of last week, Beijing had dispatched medical teams to advise 10 nations.
Even mighty Germany, the powerhouse of Europe's economy and a world leader in manufacturing and engineering, turned to Beijing for help in its hour of need. The Chancellor of Germany herself, Angela Merkel, last week asked the President of China, Xi Jinping, for urgent medical supplies in a phone call. Xi promised 20 million face masks, among other gear.
But Beijing is allowing its wildlife traders to sell these and other wild creatures to the world. And not only allowing it but promoting it using tax incentives.The Wall Street Journal
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