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Many people are asking for the truth to come out, for China to be cooperative on investigations, etc. I would say "be careful what you wish for".

Imagine it did come out that it was an accidental lab-leak. Public opinion around the world would be super critical of China. The US would have to step in, demand certain investigations and lab inspections from China, who would of course disagree. This could very well be World War 3 brewing. Sometimes it's better for these things to stay silent.

>>joaoma+(OP)
China has had lab leaks from viral research labs before a few times. However these were all for existing viruses (Sars, bird flu), and it didn't spark much controversy. Mostly because the external impacts were low. The impacts were low because they were identified in the community and isolated etc in time. I doubt it was an accidental leak but if it was then it doesn't follow how how labs have dealt with leaks before.

Leaks have happened in other countries too but I don't the consequences.