{"id":2101030,"date":"2023-11-16T15:48:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T20:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-cdc-ignored-concerns-over-california-based-chinese-biolab-containing-deadly-pathogens\/"},"modified":"2023-11-16T15:51:57","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T20:51:57","slug":"fbi-cdc-ignored-concerns-over-california-based-chinese-biolab-containing-deadly-pathogens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-cdc-ignored-concerns-over-california-based-chinese-biolab-containing-deadly-pathogens\/","title":{"rendered":"FBI, CDC Ignored Concerns Over California-Based Chinese Biolab Containing Deadly Pathogens"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffbi-cdc-ignored-concerns-over-california-based-chinese-biolab-containing-deadly-pathogens%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2101030&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div class=\"article-content\">\n<h2>The FBI and CDC Neglected to Thoroughly Investigate a \u2062California Biolab Operated by Chinese Nationals<\/h2>\n<p>A new report reveals\u200b that\u2063 the FBI and CDC failed to\u2063 properly investigate a biolab\u2063 in Reedley, California, operated by Chinese nationals and containing deadly transmissible pathogens.\u200c The findings, released by the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist \u2062Party, shed light on \u200cthe experiments conducted by Chinese nationals under the supervision\u2064 of a man \u200dconnected to Beijing&#8217;s communist government.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;This report outlines troublesome gaps that exist in federal law that allow bad actors\u200c to take \u200badvantage of the system,&#8221;\u2062 said Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif., whose district includes Reedley. &#8220;It is my\u200c hope\u200c no\u2064 other town in \u200cany Congressional district will endure what my constituents have through this experience.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>A Shocking Discovery<\/h3>\n<p>The scandal began when Jesalyn Harper, \u200ca \u200dlocal code enforcement officer, stumbled upon \u2063a\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/electric-cars-could-lead-to-more-parking-garage-collapses-like-in-nyc-experts-warn\/\" title=\"Electric Cars Could Lead To More Parking Garage Collapses Like In NYC, Experts Warn\">building code violation<\/a> outside \u200cthe facility. Upon further investigation, Harper \u200cuncovered a secret laboratory operated by self-professed Chinese nationals. Inside, she found vials containing deadly pathogens, including HIV, labeled in Mandarin, English, and an undeciphered code. The lab \u200dalso <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-cdc-ignored-concerns-over-california-based-chinese-biolab-containing-deadly-pathogens\/\" title=\"FBI, CDC Ignored Concerns Over California-Based Chinese Biolab Containing Deadly Pathogens\">housed genetically modified lab mice bred<\/a> for experimentation.<\/p>\n<p>Harper \u200dreported the matter to Fresno County and the\u2062 FBI, but the federal agency closed its inquiry, believing there were no \u2062weapons of mass destruction. However, Harper and local officials continued their investigation.<\/p>\n<h3>A Disturbing Revelation<\/h3>\n<p>After obtaining a warrant,\u200b local officials \u200csearched the \u200cReedley Biolab and \u2064discovered\u200b blood samples, unlabeled fluids, and suspected biological material. They also found ultralow temperature freezers and containers labeled with biohazard signs. Medical cabinets contained highly \u2064flammable, explosive, and corrosive chemicals.<\/p>\n<p>Subsequent inspections\u2062 by local \u200cand state\u200b officials confirmed the presence \u200cof <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chinese-funded-infectious-disease-lab-in-california-investigated-by-house\/\" title=\"House investigates Chinese-funded infectious disease lab in California.\">potentially infectious agents<\/a>, including the deadliest form of Malaria, \u200dHIV, Tuberculosis, and Covid-19. The CDC, however, refused to \u2063test the samples and issued a report claiming no evidence of U.S. law \u2064violations.<\/p>\n<h3>A Government Failure<\/h3>\n<p>During the destruction of the pathogens, local officials stumbled \u2064upon a freezer filled with samples of Ebola,\u200b which the CDC \u2062seemed unaware of. The report \u2062highlights\u2064 the CDC&#8217;s refusal to test\u2063 the samples, making it impossible to \u200bfully assess\u2062 the risks posed by the facility. It \u2062raises \u200bconcerns that there\u200d may\u2064 have\u2062 been \u200cother dangerous pathogens present.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<p> .&#8221;\u200bIt is essential that our\u200d national\u2062 security \u200cand public health agencies thoroughly investigate and regulate any foreign-operated biolabs that have access to deadly pathogens.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2> How can we strengthen international cooperation and regulatory measures between\u200d national security and public health agencies\u200b to ensure thorough investigation and regulation\u2063 of foreign-operated biolabs?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200bStrengthening international cooperation and regulatory \u2062measures\u200d between national security and public health agencies is essential to ensure thorough investigation and regulation of foreign-operated biolabs. \u2063Here are some steps that \u2062can be\u2062 taken:<\/p>\n<p>1. Establish international frameworks: Collaborate with other countries to develop\u200d international\u200b frameworks \u2062that outline clear guidelines and regulations for \u2064operating biolabs. This can include protocols for sharing information, conducting joint investigations, and\u2063 coordinating efforts to ensure transparency and accountability.<\/p>\n<p>2. Strengthen information sharing: Improve communication and information sharing between national\u200c security and public health \u200bagencies at \u2063the international level. This can \u2063involve establishing secure channels for sharing intelligence on potential threats related to biolabs, as well\u200b as sharing\u200b findings from investigations and research conducted\u200d by different countries.<\/p>\n<p>3. Conduct joint inspections and audits: Facilitate joint \u2064inspections and audits \u2064of foreign-operated biolabs. This can involve sending teams comprising representatives \u200dfrom both national security and \u2064public health agencies to assess the safety and security measures in place, \u2063as well as the compliance with international regulations. These inspections\u2064 should\u200c be conducted regularly and be based on agreed-upon standards.<\/p>\n<p>4. Enhance\u200d capacity building: Support\u2062 capacity building efforts\u2063 in countries operating biolabs to\u2064 ensure they have the necessary infrastructure, expertise, and training to maintain high standards of safety and security. This \u200bcan include providing technical\u200b assistance, training programs, and\u200c sharing best practices.<\/p>\n<p>5. Establish reporting mechanisms: Create mechanisms for reporting and addressing any\u200c suspicious activities or potential breaches in biolabs. This can involve setting \u2063up hotlines or dedicated channels for reporting concerns, \u200dwhich should be accessible to both national security and public health agencies.<\/p>\n<p>6. Strengthen international treaties and agreements: Strengthen existing international treaties and agreements related to biolabs and biosecurity, such as the Biological Weapons Convention, to ensure\u200b they address the challenges\u2064 posed by foreign-operated biolabs. Consider revisiting and updating \u2064these agreements \u200bperiodically to stay relevant to the evolving landscape of biotechnology and biosecurity.<\/p>\n<p>7. Foster international collaborations: Encourage international collaborations between research\u200d institutions, academia, and\u2062 biolabs to foster scientific exchanges and facilitate the sharing of knowledge \u2064and expertise. This can\u200b help build trust between \u2063countries and promote a culture of cooperation and openness.<\/p>\n<p>8. Enhance transparency in \u200cfunding and\u2063 ownership: Promote transparency in the funding and ownership of foreign-operated \u200dbiolabs. \u2064Require clear \u200ddisclosure of \u2063the sources of funding, the ownership structure, and any affiliations with governmental\u200b or \u200dnon-governmental entities. This can help identify any potential conflicts of interest or undue influence\u200b that may compromise the integrity of \u200bthe\u200b biolab&#8217;s activities.<\/p>\n<p>By implementing these measures, international cooperation can be strengthened, leading to more effective investigation and regulation of foreign-operated biolabs. This collaboration will not only enhance global biosecurity but also contribute to the overall public health\u200b and safety of nations.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The FBI and CDC neglected to thoroughly investigate a California biolab operated by Chinese nationals containing deadly transmissible pathogens, according to a new report. Released by the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party on Wednesday, the findings reveal how Chinese nationals have been conducting experiments on several deadly pathogens in a Reedley, California<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":539,"featured_media":2101031,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[546],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2101030","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-federalist"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2101030","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/539"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2101030"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2101030\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2101031"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2101030"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2101030"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2101030"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}