A Missouri judge ruled that China concealed knowledge of the coronavirus early in the pandemic, allowing the nation to stockpile protective equipment. This led to a default judgment of over $24 billion in favor of Missouri against the Chinese government and associated entities. Attorney General Andrew Bailey and his predecessor initiated the legal actions, claiming deceptive practices contributed to the pandemic's severity. Despite this legal victory, the practicality of enforcing the judgment is questionable, as the Chinese Embassy stated it would not recognize the ruling and threatened countermeasures.
"The judgment from Judge Stephen Limbaugh Jr. asserts that China concealed critical information about the coronavirus, using that time to amass protective gear needed during the pandemic."
"Missouri's Attorney General emphasized that the state would pursue collecting the $24 billion judgment by targeting Chinese assets within the state, potentially including farmland owned by Chinese entities."
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