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Missouri Targets Chinese Assets in $50B COVID Dispute

12/19/2025

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Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced a focus on Chinese assets in a $50 billion COVID-19 pandemic dispute.
Missouri aims to enforce a $24 billion U.S. court judgment against China by targeting assets such as farmland and pursuing certification to initiate asset seizures.
China filed a lawsuit in Wuhan alleging Missouri officials spread disinformation that harmed its reputation and economic interests.
China continues its legal action demanding damages and apologies.

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Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced a focus on Chinese assets in a $50 billion COVID-19 pandemic dispute.
Missouri aims to enforce a $24 billion U.S. court judgment against China by targeting assets such as farmland and pursuing certification to initiate asset seizures.
China filed a lawsuit in Wuhan alleging Missouri officials spread disinformation that harmed its reputation and economic interests.
China continues its legal action demanding damages and apologies.