El extraño caso del virus de Wuhan y algunas de sus implicaciones The author, having experienced the initial outbreak in Wuhan, questions the prevailing zoonotic origin theory for COVID-19, citing China’s control of information and historical precedents with SARS. Comparisons are drawn to past lab accidents and the broader implications of China’s rise as a global power without a strong adherence to the rule of law.

• The author doubts the zoonotic origin of COVID-19 due to personal experience in China and historical parallels with SARS.
• Similarities between SARS and COVID-19 outbreaks, both originating in China, are highlighted.
• Concerns are raised about the Wuhan Institute of Virology, including its BSL-4 lab status and past security alerts.
• The Chinese government’s handling of information, including penalizing early whistleblowers and denying access to key data, is criticized.
• The author posits that if the lab leak theory is true, the truth would only emerge through a significant political shift in China.
• The article questions the future of free expression and research in a world potentially led by China.
• China’s response to international inquiries, such as Australia’s call for an investigation, involved economic retaliation.
• The concept of the rule of law and its applicability to China’s political system is discussed in the context of international law and accountability.
• Even if the origin was natural, China is held responsible for global propagation by allowing international travel despite knowing the severity.