The "information epidemic" is rife with arrogance and prejudice

the new crown pneumonia epidemic sweeping the world, an "information epidemic" against China is also like a tiger.“ Chinese hackers are trying to obtain information about the new U.S. coronavirus vaccine through illegal means, "China initially concealed the severity of the outbreak," "China's data is opaque" ... Some U.S. politicians and the media have been "endlessly" accused of China's madness, either "old bottles of new wine" or "pushing new things", which can really be described as "the crime of not guilty."In response to the unfoced allegations, China has a reasonable and factual list, well-known scientific institutions, scientists and professional publications calmly analyze and draw objective conclusions, and international agencies such as WHO stand up for China by speaking out against eminent persons. But the "information epidemic" is still wave after wave, why?For U.S. politicians such as Pompeo and Navarro, who have been "concoctioning" rumors, the temptation to "shake the pot" of China is too great: to stir up water, shirk responsibility for fighting the epidemic, divert the attention of the domestic public, and conform to the political correctness of "America First". The "information epidemic" against China is undoubtedly a "political virus" with ulterior motives and speculation, as a mirror of American and Western society's arrogance and prejudice against China. For this part of the people, put more facts, say more truth, obviously will not have any effect.Regrettably, these rumours have gained popularity and have even gained the approval of some in some countries. Behind this is prejudice against China. People tend to choose to believe what they want to believe. Western media and politicians have long been used to looking at China with "colored glasses", and negative news about China is the main source of information about China. People accustomed to China's negative image have undoubtedly become natural supporters of this wave of "information epidemics" against China.Of course, there may be things that are really beyond their understanding. For example, they don't understand why many developed countries in the U.S. and Europe have far higher confirmed cases and deaths than China. Because they don't know, China is no longer the country they think is poorly medically and environmentally ill. They don't understand why China can achieve such good prevention and control results by being isolated at home. Because they don't know, China's 1.4 billion people have really realized self-conscious home. In order to prevent and control the overall situation, no one complains, let sings in the street to protest. And all sorts of "don't understand" stem from their complete ignorance of the real China.Only when the world sees a real, three-dimensional and comprehensive China can rumors have no place. And this is undoubtedly a long-term process.In recent years, as China has become increasingly close to the center of the international scene, hostility toward China has begun to spread in American society. The frenzied attack on China during the new crown pneumonia outbreak was a reflection of this hostility. To be sure, this hostility will not dissipate easily.China must be vigilant. Next, China's prevention and control of the new crown pneumonia outbreak has become normal. Clearly, the fight against "information outbreaks" also needs to be normalized.
(People's Daily Overseas Edition)