Illegal Chinese-owned biolab in California found with vials labeled ‘HIV’ and ‘Ebola
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
3:52 PM – Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Concerns were raised regarding an illegal Chinese biolab discovered in California when contractors and local authorities claimed to have discovered vials with the labels “Ebola” and “HIV” while clearing up trash and other supplies at the location per CDC orders last week.
Federal authorities are currently being condemned for having “dropped the ball” in examining the potential countrywide scope of the dangers.
“It reads like a movie script and a horror movie script, when you detail all of those things that were missed,” Representative Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) said.
62-year-old Jia Bei Zhu, the owner of the lab, is reportedly a Chinese citizen and is also a wanted fugitive in Canada.
“We want to know how he was able to obtain these pathogens. How is he able to get away with running a lab, getting millions of dollars sent to him from the Chinese Communist Party and then obviously coming into our country stealing American intellectual property?” she continued.
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) House Select Committee revealed last week that he was allegedly connected to the Chinese government.
They claimed that Zhu is a member of an international criminal organization with connections to the PRC and that he has previously stolen intellectual property valued at millions of dollars, according to authorities.
He was taken into custody in October, several months after a code enforcement officer had first expressed concern about a green garden hose protruding from a hole at the site. The code violation prompted a follow-up investigation that showed concerning findings, such as the discovery of thousands of vials containing biological materials and mice used in disease research.
“The FBI and the CDC really dropped the ball here in terms of investigating not only this illegal lab, but now we wonder how many more labs like this exist in the country,” Hinson said. “So clearly, we have some work to do to make sure we’re prepared, because we know China is doing everything they can to constantly undermine us.”
Local law enforcement contacted the FBI and the CDC, according to the House Select Committee on the PRC, however, neither agency agreed to look into the matter.
After officials got in touch with Representative Jim Costa (D-Calif.), he pushed the CDC to investigate and, according to reports, found “at least 20 potentially infectious agents.”
However, in a three-page report on the investigation’s results, the CDC stated that “no evidence of select agents or toxins” had been found. At the same time, local authorities and House members who are skeptical of the inquiry contend that the agency did not do enough.
“The CDC and others hung up on them, ignored them, until Congressman Jim Costa called them,” said Representative Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) “But when the CDC showed up they should’ve done what was right then, and they did not. They did not test the pathogens. They did not even find all of them. They left a freezer with Ebola in it, and we know how lethal that is…”
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Why are federal authorities being criticized for overlooking the potential countrywide scope of these dangers
Concerns Raised About Illegal Chinese Biolab in California
An illegal Chinese biolab has been discovered in California, raising concerns about potential dangers and the failure of federal authorities to address the issue. Contractors and local authorities uncovered vials labeled “Ebola” and “HIV” while clearing up trash and supplies at the location, following orders from the CDC. The discovery has led to criticism of federal authorities for overlooking the potential countrywide scope of the dangers.
Representative Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) expressed her alarm, stating, “It reads like a movie script and a horror movie script when you detail all of those things that were missed.” The owner of the lab, 62-year-old Jia Bei Zhu, is a Chinese citizen and a wanted fugitive in Canada. Authorities are questioning how Zhu was able to obtain these pathogens and run a lab, receiving millions of dollars from the Chinese Communist Party and stealing American intellectual property.
Last week, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) House Select Committee revealed that Zhu is allegedly connected to the Chinese government and a member of an international criminal organization with ties to the PRC. Authorities believe Zhu has previously stolen intellectual property valued at millions of dollars.
Zhu was taken into custody in October, several months after a code enforcement officer expressed concern about a green garden hose protruding from a hole at the lab site. This code violation prompted an investigation that confirmed alarming findings, such as thousands of vials containing biological materials and mice used in disease research.
Representative Hinson criticized the FBI and the CDC for their failure to investigate not only this illegal lab but also the potential existence of similar labs in the country. She stated, “So clearly, we have some work to do to make sure we’re prepared because we know China is doing everything they can to constantly undermine us.”
Despite local law enforcement contacting the FBI and CDC, neither agency agreed to look into the matter. It was only after officials reached out to Representative Jim Costa (D-Calif.) that the CDC launched an investigation, which reportedly found at least 20 potentially infectious agents. However, critics argue that the CDC did not do enough, as their three-page report stated that “no evidence of select agents or toxins” had been found.
Representative Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) criticized the CDC, stating, “They left a freezer with Ebola in it, and we know how lethal that is.” These incidents highlight the need for better communication and collaboration between local authorities and federal agencies to ensure the safety and security of the country.
As the investigation unfolds, it is crucial that proper measures are taken to address the potential threats posed by illegal labs and protect national security. The situation highlights the importance of international cooperation and vigilant oversight to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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