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An investigation by the Henry Jackson Society has concluded China could have mitigated the worldwide economic impact of COVID-19 and indicated there is evidence the Chinese Government breached international healthcare responsibilities. The British foreign policy think-tank estimates the spread of coronavirus, which has infected more than one million people globally, has cost the G7 group of nations including the UK, US and Japan a huge £3.2 trillion.

The report, which is published tomorrow and has been seen by the Mail on Sunday, outlined a number of possible legal avenues including going to the UN (United Nations) and International Court of Justice. The study titled 'Coronavirus Compensation: Assessing China's potential culpability and avenues of legal response' said: “The CCP (Chinese Communist Party) sought to conceal bad news at the top, and to conceal bad news from the outside world. “Now China has responded by deploying an advanced and sophisticated disinformation campaign to convince the world that it is not to blame for the crisis, and that instead the world should be grateful for all that China is doing.

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“The truth is that China is responsible for COVID-19 – and if legal claims were brought against Beijing they could amount to trillions of pounds.” Following the report, which will be published in its entirety on Monday, up to 15 Conservative MPs are understood to have signed a letter calling for the Government to “re-think” its relationship with China. The letter said: “Legally binding international healthcare regulations require states to provide full information on all potential pandemics. Please sign up to pledge your support now to our brave NHS Heroes

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“It appears likely that in its early response to the outbreak, the uphold its obligations. “This omission allowed the disease to spread throughout the world with extraordinarily serious consequences in terms of global health and the economy. “The cost to the UK may be, as a Henry Jackson Society report now suggests, over £350 billion.” On the future relationship with Beijing, the letter said: “Once the crisis has passed, we urge the Government to re-think our wider relationship with China. READ MORE: UK weather forecast: Sweltering 70F heat to hit Britain TODAY

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