China Accuses U.S. of Spreading ‘Barefaced Lies’

China went on the offensive against international criticism over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic, AFP reports.

Said foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang: “American politicians have repeatedly ignored the truth and have been telling barefaced lies They have only one objective: shirk their responsibility for their own poor epidemic prevention and control measures, and divert public attention.”

President Trump suggested that he might seek damages from China over the outbreak, saying there were many options to “hold them accountable.”