Americans Sue China Over Coronavirus
Two attorneys are making an argument that some experts have called “crazy”: that the Chinese Communist Party can be sued separately from the Chinese government.
Ryan J. Farrick
Ryan Farrick is a freelance writer and small business advertising consultant based out of mid-Michigan. Passionate about international politics and world affairs, he’s an avid traveler with a keen interest in the connections between South Asia and the United States. Ryan studied neuroscience and has spent the last several years working as an operations manager in transportation logistics.
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