COVID-19 Likely Came From Lab Leak: Energy Department

Did COVID-19 leak from the Wuhan virology lab? This question is back in the spotlight after the U.S. Energy Department concluded that the virus mostly likely came from a lab leak. The report comes from new intelligence. Plus, we have a recap of China’s infamous “bat woman” researcher from Wuhan and the lab’s ties to China’s military.

Topics in this episode:

1. COVID-19 Likely Came from Lab Leak: Energy Dept.
2. Virginia Moves to Ban China from Buying Farmland
3. Federal Agencies to Scrub TikTok from Devices
4. U.S. Calls on Beijing to End Persecution of Falun Gong After Death of Jailed Journalist
5. 70% of Export Licenses from China Approved in 2022
6. S. Korea, Japan, U.S. Boost Supply Chains
7. Investors Weary of China-Taiwan War Risk: Analysts
8. Flu Cases Outstrip COVID-19? Chinese Locals Cast Doubt
9. Chinese Communist Party Asks EY China Staff to Wear Party Loyalty Pin Badges at Work
10. Green Energy Vs. Dependence on China, How to Find the Balance: Rex Lee