NEW: The Lancet's editor has repeatedly bashed the U.S., praised China during the pandemic.
That's perhaps why China's propaganda outlets have interviewed Richard Horton repeatedly, even paying for a Facebook ad w/ one of his interviews.
A deep dive: dailycaller.com/2021/03/04/lan…
That's perhaps why China's propaganda outlets have interviewed Richard Horton repeatedly, even paying for a Facebook ad w/ one of his interviews.
A deep dive: dailycaller.com/2021/03/04/lan…
In 2015, Horton was awarded a "Friendship" award by China's State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs, the agency that recruits foreign scientists and runs the Thousand Talents program.
It's been implicated in espionage and intellectual property cases.
It's been implicated in espionage and intellectual property cases.
The State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs hosted Horton in China in 2016, and used his insights for a government report.
The agency also funded at least 3 studies published by The Lancet.
The agency also funded at least 3 studies published by The Lancet.
The Lancet's influence can't be overstated.
In May 2020, a study it published that claimed hydroxychloroquine caused medical issues forced WHO to pause clinical trials.
The study was retracted soon after, to the embarrassment of Horton and The Lancet.
In May 2020, a study it published that claimed hydroxychloroquine caused medical issues forced WHO to pause clinical trials.
The study was retracted soon after, to the embarrassment of Horton and The Lancet.
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