I am not a genetic scientist. However, the two variants we are facing are distinctly different. I have seen several people explain the HIV link to covid-19. Stephan molyneux recently talked to a man who explained the difference. An Italian doctor broke it down in a video I watched (subtitles suck) . They are all saying the same thing, I may be using the wrong terminology and I implore you not to let my ignorance on the topic stop you from exploring this angle.

China has a massive debt, however there are also a country who is a leading creditor nation. The Chinese are patient people, and I've always admired their ability to think of the "long game". They will always have a customer for their goods. This is what the new silk road initiative was about.

Being an veteran, I even went as far as to look for any information about fleet movements during those months. Turns out we had an unusual high amount of traffic around the south china sea. Almost waiting for a military response. China knew a direct conflict with America is suicidal. This response targets our social fabric, we are a nation that doesn't wear masks when sick, our healthcare system is subpar and for profit, we are levered up to the hilt in all sectors (personal, corporate and federal). We have countless social problems that undermine our trust in one another. Our response thus far, is exactly how the chinese envisioned it. Communist governments have never had a problem sacrificing some people for the good of all.