[refenestrator]

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

[brodouevencode]

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

[refenestrator]

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.