Quote Originally Posted by MadAmster View Post
But is it double standards Andy?

The British and South African variants are thus called to differentiate between them and the original virus.

It's all about opinion, however, mine is that Trump is anti Chinese for whatever reason (possibly because the Chinese have outsmarted the US in business of late) and that, although the use of Chinese Flu is factually correct with regard to its perceived origin, Trump's use of the term (and his use of Kung Flu) were aimed at his "fan base" and meant to be taken as derogatory towards China. In communication it's not just the words that matter. Intention, manner of delivery, facial expressions and other non-verbal signs also count.

Some of you will agree with me, others won't. That's fine.
Yes I can see that, and probably agree, the comments from him I have seen didn't hide his dislike for China very well. Don't see Merkel et al having the balls/consistency to refer to 'The UK (or ZA) strain of the Chinese virus' and that's double standards, basically rooted on dont hit on someone who might hit you back harder