The Chinese regime has accused the U.S. military of running “dangerous” biological labs in Ukraine, echoing a Russian disinformation narrative forming part of Moscow’s efforts to justify its invasion of Ukraine. “Lately US biological labs in Ukraine have indeed attracted much attention,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said at a March 7 regular briefing. “Russia has found during its military operations that the US uses these facilities to conduct bio-military plans.” Zhao then went on to claim that U.S. data showed that the Pentagon controlled 26 labs and other facilities in Ukraine, adding that “All dangerous pathogens in Ukraine must be stored in these labs and all research activities are led by the US side.” He called on “relevant sides” to ensure safety in those labs and for the United States to disclose the viruses stored in and research conducted in the labs. Zhao’s comments hark back to the …