Angel Zhao

Angel Zhao is the mother of Li-Meng Yan, a prominent scientist who became known for her controversial claims about the origins of COVID-19. Living in Qingdao, China, Zhao has expressed deep concern over her daughter’s well-being and the estrangement that grew between them after Yan’s departure to the United States in 2020. Despite her fears for Yan's safety, Zhao has publicly denied any connection to the Chinese government's efforts to control her daughter.