Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has secured a historic $24 billion judgment against the Chinese Communist Party for hoarding personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic. The federal judge found China liable for damages and Missouri intends to seize Chinese-owned farmland to collect on the judgment. The lawsuit alleged that China caused and exacerbated the pandemic by hoarding PPE and violating anti-monopoly laws. The judge agreed, stating that Missouri suffered significant harm as a result of China’s actions. Missouri claimed it spent over $122 million more on PPE and lost over $8 billion in tax revenue due to China’s hoarding. Chinese officials refused to defend their actions in court, prompting Missouri to plan to seize Chinese-owned assets to collect the $24 billion. Attorney General Bailey stated that Missouri would work with the Trump administration if needed to identify and seize Chinese assets. This victory is seen as a landmark in holding China accountable for its actions during the pandemic and seeking justice for the economic and human toll it has taken on Missouri and the United States.
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