Chinese court hears COVID defamation case against Missouri

• A Chinese court is hearing a defamation case against the US state of Missouri.
• The case was filed by authorities and institutes in Beijing and Wuhan on April 30, 2025.
• The Wuhan Intermediate People’s Court held a hearing on Friday, with legal proceedings ongoing.
• The plaintiffs are seeking $53.5 billion in damages.
• The case involves accusations related to COVID-19.