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> After examining all available intelligence reporting and other information, though, the IC remains divided on the most likely origin of COVID-19. All agencies
by criticaltinker 5y ago
> After examining all available intelligence reporting and other information, though, the IC remains divided on the most likely origin of COVID-19. All agencies assess that two hypotheses are plausible: natural exposure to an infected animal and a laboratory-associated incident.
> China’s cooperation most likely would be needed to reach a conclusive assessment of the origins of COVID-19. Beijing, however, continues to hinder the global investigation, resist sharing information and blame other countries, including the United States.
For those following the topic, there doesn’t seem to be any new information here. We still have no conclusive evidence and are blocked by political impasse.
- ilrwbwrkhv 5y agoI mean its clearly a lab related incident. China wouldn't have hindered the investigation if their own investigation hadn't already found that it was from their labs.
- garmaine 5y agoMy own assessment is that it is lab-related. But setting that aside, it was never in China’s interest to allow an external investigation, no matter the truth. There was literally no better outcome for them than what could be achieved by stonewalling.
- Barrin92 5y agoChina hinders anyone on just about anything, sometimes without good reason at all, and obviously regardless of Covid-19's origin, China is not going to let foreign countries rummage through its biolabs, if only for reasons of sovereignty and perceived strength at home.
- Proven 5y agoSome critical thinking. Why would the CCP create "an impasse"? Why did they obstruct the WHO investigation? Because they knew there was nothing to find, right?