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I'm pretty cynical about this. The CCP hasn't been very forthcoming so far and I don't suspect that to change.

Why limit your cynicism? The US has plenty of motivation as well.

I assume you're referring to the grants issued by the US to China to work on GoF research?

No, I'm referring to generic geopolitical rivalry plus cover for mismanagement of the crisis domestically.

If we can make it all China's fault, that's a win for us. Facts, evidence or lack thereof aren't material compared to interests and arguments.

But what is the alternative?

Short of some sort of global sanctioning I'm not so sure there is one. Hopefully the data that comes out will be useful and honest.