Yes, yes, SARS-CoV-2 does not cause influenza, and influenza viruses do not cause COVID-19. We all know that, so you can stop pointing it out every single day. Likening COVID to the flu is just a way of comparing the similar degrees of lethality of the two diseases. It might make you happier to refer to COVID as a really bad cold, but “coldbros and coldbras” just doesn’t have the same ring to it.
As for blaming China: The coronavirus came from China, true, not unlike each year’s flu variety. Maybe it was even released deliberately; I don’t know. What I do know is that the governors, mayors, and public health “experts” responsible for all of the unnecessary lockdowns, mask mandates, business and school closures, and other coronavirus-related economic destruction aren’t Chinese.
If the people comply with these intrusive dictates, it's all on them. My life hasn't changed related to the Wuhan virus, how 'bout you?