Secret Chinese BIOLABS operating in the country raise concerns over regulatory gaps and national security threats
Unlicensed biological laboratories in California and Nevada linked to Chinese national Jia Bei Zhu revealed dangerous pathogens (HIV, malaria, hepatitis, SARS-CoV-2) and genetically engineered mice, raising concerns about foreign espionage and public health risks.
Zhu’s labs produced counterfeit COVID-19 and pregnancy test kits while receiving $1.3 million in suspicious Chinese bank transfers. His companies engaged in $1.7 million in fraudulent sales, misbranding products and violating biosafety laws.
Despite FBI intervention, jurisdictional delays stalled cleanup of hazardous materials from the California location. A second illegal lab in Las Vegas was discovered, stocked with unlabeled biohazard materials, suggesting a broader clandestine network.
Zhu, a fugitive from Canadian justice for intellectual property theft, allegedly directed lab operations remotely from prison, making thousands of calls to China. His activities align with China’s military-civil fusion strategy, raising suspicions of state-backed biowarfare.
Congressional reports warn that undiscovered labs may exist nationwide, posing risks of accidental outbreaks or intentional bioweapon deployment. Proposed legislation seeks to tighten regulations, but questions remain about whether these labs were criminal enterprises or part of a deliberate attack.
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