I recall that China came out after the fact stating that the virus was actually released by the US. It certainly sounds like something the CIA would do. It is feasible. Plausible deniability by releasing the virus from there. Although to have gain of function occuring there was silly and likely to get out at some point. So there are arguments either way. I'm not entirely sure we will ever really know the truth and it is doubtful if the perpetrators will ever be found guilty in a court of law. My guess is that anyone connected to a release of a bio agent would be "retired" to prevent any leaks.
I recall that China came out after the fact stating that the virus was actually released by the US. It certainly sounds like something the CIA would do. It is feasible. Plausible deniability by releasing the virus from there. Although to have gain of function occuring there was silly and likely to get out at some point. So there are arguments either way. I'm not entirely sure we will ever really know the truth and it is doubtful if the perpetrators will ever be found guilty in a court of law. My guess is that anyone connected to a release of a bio agent would be "retired" to prevent any leaks.
Yes, China did accuse the US military of doing it shortly after the outbreak.