I believe for many it is even worse than that.
The CCP knew and correctly calculated our response to their virus.
They knew our stupid Progressive Ruling Class would jump at this chance, they knew the British Government's very nature is to be a top down, hold citizens in contempt authority.
History will look back and marvel on how they played the west like a violin.
The communist Chinese knew the western progressives would react the way they have because they planned it with them!! That the plan was and is so successful is the only surprise!
Come on, man!!!