The mere fact the Chinese government is attempting to steal coronavirus information should make clear that the blame for the lack of U.S.-China cooperation on the pandemic lies primarily on the Chinese side. China has restricted its own researchers from sharing coronavirus research and has refused to hand over early virus samples. Chinese research institutions have even tried to copy and patent leading U.S. drugs sent to China for trials. That’s why officials and experts are wondering why the U.S. government won’t deploy its most powerful weapon for fighting cybercrime — U.S. Treasury Department sanctions — against Chinese entities the way it does for criminals in Russia, North Korea and Iran. ADADThe Justice Department under President Trump has ramped up prosecutions of Chinese cybercrimes and attempts to steal biomedical research.

Source: Washington Post May 13, 2020 09:56 UTC