China’s Alleged Coronavirus Weaponisation Plans in 2015 Raise Global Alarm

A fresh wave of controversy has erupted across international media platforms following reports that Chinese military scientists may have explored the possibility of weaponising coronaviruses as early as 2015—five years before the Covid-19 pandemic gripped the globe.

According to a series of exposés carried by The Australian, citing documents obtained by the US State Department, top officials in the People's Liberation Army (PLA) allegedly predicted that the next global war would be fought using biological weapons, specifically engineered viruses like the SARS coronaviruses. These findings were also prominently reported in The Sun, a UK-based media outlet.

What the Reports Claim

The documents in question, reportedly authored by Chinese military researchers and senior public health officials, appear to discuss the strategic potential of coronaviruses as tools for biological warfare. The idea, these reports claim, was that bioweapons could be used to paralyse enemy health systems and create widespread societal disruption, without the need for traditional military conflict.

The material allegedly outlines scenarios where biological agents are deployed covertly, making attribution difficult and giving the deploying country strategic deniability. This would make them more effective than conventional nuclear or chemical weapons, the document reportedly claims.

Key Points from the Alleged Document

While the full content of the documents has not been released publicly, the summary presented by global news outlets includes the following claims:

• Chinese scientists discussed the development of coronaviruses as weapons in 2015.

• They allegedly predicted that World War III would be fought with bioweapons, not missiles or guns.

• The PLA officers involved include senior figures in China's biomedical and military research divisions.

• The document explored how epidemics could weaken a country’s defence capabilities without engaging in open warfare.

These reports have reignited international concerns over the origin of the Covid-19 virus, especially given the proximity of the pandemic’s outbreak to the Wuhan Institute of Virology, which has long been under scrutiny by both US and European intelligence communities.

The COVID-19 Connection

The Covid-19 virus, which was first detected in Wuhan in late 2019, has since killed over 7 million people globally and altered the course of modern history. Although the exact origins of the virus remain unclear, multiple investigations have failed to rule out a laboratory leak—a theory that continues to divide global opinion.

The newly reported documents may not prove a direct connection between the 2015 discussions and the Covid-19 outbreak, but they do raise questions about China’s long-term research goals involving coronaviruses.

In earlier testimonies and reports, some Western intelligence agencies, including those from the US and UK, have pointed to the need for more transparency from China regarding lab safety practices and access to research logs and samples from 2019.

China’s Response

The Chinese government has consistently denied all allegations of involvement in the intentional creation or weaponisation of viruses. Official statements from Beijing have termed such reports as “politically motivated”, aimed at deflecting blame and sabotaging China’s international image.

Chinese officials have also countered with conspiracy theories of their own, including claims that the virus may have originated from US military labs. However, none of these counterclaims have been substantiated with credible evidence.

Global Reactions

Reactions from global leaders and analysts have varied, but many have called for a fresh round of investigations into the origins of the pandemic in light of these new revelations.

• US lawmakers have reignited calls for sanctions and increased scrutiny of Chinese bio-research programmes.

• International health organisations have reiterated the need for transparent collaboration with China to rule out or confirm any theories.

• Think tanks and strategic affairs experts argue that the 2015 documents show that biosecurity must be a key pillar in future global defence planning.

The Bigger Picture: Biowarfare and the Future

This is not the first time that biological weapons have been discussed in the context of modern warfare. The 20th century saw the use of chemical and biological agents in various conflicts, including during World War I and the Cold War.

However, the advancement of genetic engineering and virology has opened up new possibilities—both beneficial and dangerous. Diseases that once occurred naturally may now be studied and potentially modified in ways that bypass conventional defence systems.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) and various national bioethics panels have repeatedly urged governments to establish strict ethical guidelines and transparency measures when conducting virus-related research, especially in gain-of-function experiments that involve enhancing a pathogen’s lethality or transmissibility.

Why This Matters Now

The timing of the 2015 document’s emergence—over four years after the onset of the pandemic—is also important. Global trust in institutions like WHO and the Chinese CDC has eroded, and geopolitical tensions between China and the West have escalated significantly.

Moreover, this revelation adds fuel to ongoing investigations by the US Congress into the origins of Covid-19. It may also influence future global health policies, with a renewed emphasis on independent oversight, transparency, and international collaboration in biosciences.

Conclusion: Caution, Not Panic

While the 2015 documents are undoubtedly concerning, they are not definitive proof of intent or causality between Chinese military research and the Covid-19 pandemic. However, they do underscore the urgent need for vigilance, transparency, and international cooperation in an age where viruses can no longer be considered merely health threats—they may very well be the weapons of the future.

As the world prepares for the next pandemic, these revelations act as a stark reminder that science, when fused with military strategy, must be carefully governed to prevent global catastrophe

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