China’s COVID-19 Infection Rates Double Amid New Respiratory Wave

China’s official COVID-19 infection rates doubled in April, according to the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Meanwhile, citizens nationwide have reported a new wave of respiratory infections, overwhelming hospitals. Experts suspect the Chinese Communist Party is underreporting the outbreak’s severity, as seen in Hong Kong and Taiwan’s recent infection increases.
The China CDC reported that the COVID-19 positive rate jumped from 7.5% in early April to 16.2% by mid-May. Respiratory samples identified rhinovirus, human parainfluenza virus, and SARS-CoV-2, with the NB.1 strain, a descendant of Omicron, driving infections in Beijing’s Chaoyang District.
Dr. Sean Lin of Fei Tian College warned that the CDC has not disclosed severe case, hospitalization, or mortality rates, leaving the public unaware of the actual situation. He noted that patients are experiencing multiple respiratory virus infections, suggesting the regime may be using COVID-19 data to mask a broader health crisis.
Residents reported widespread infections, with symptoms resembling previous COVID-19 waves. Many described mild pneumonia or atypical symptoms like stomach pain and nausea. Dr. Jonathan Liu in Canada compared mainland China’s low reported deaths to Canada’s higher numbers, questioning the accuracy of official data.
Meanwhile, Taiwan’s health authorities warned of a potential COVID-19 peak in June, with virus strains linked to Hong Kong and mainland China. The situation underscores growing concerns over the transparency and reliability of China’s COVID-19 reporting.

Published: 5/22/2025