IMHO WE were supposed to be the first victims of this virus.
Probably released in 100 cities at the same time.
No way we’d know what hit us in time to do anything about it.
And CCP would have shut down any medical supplies to us on the basis of ‘you have the virus, we can’t send you anything...and if we do there will be...geopolitical adjustments afterwards...’
There is zero evidence for that scenario.
Both SARS and Covid-19 share 90% of the genetics of a coronavirus common in bats.
Chinese wet markets sell bats for food. This is why the wet markets are suspected as a source for the virus.
The virus was first spotted in Wuxan in December by eight doctors who discussed it with each other on a chat board. They thought it was SARS.
China hasn't had the best QC in the past. The blood pressure medication Valsartin was banned in the US 2-3 years ago because it was contaminated with a cancer causing material. As you suggest, a “war” with China brings all kinds of vulnerabilities, especially if we're dependent upon them.
FDA halts inspections of foreign plants...
https://www.statnews.com/pharmalot/2020/03/10/fda-coronavirus-foreign-inspections/