Yes unfortunately I think it was an accidental release from their laboratory too. Probably one of their technicians contracted the virus and it spread from there.
However we cannot prove any of this and China will never foot the bill - even though they should.
What I would like to see is a trade embargo against China. Not just for the release and cover up of this virus, but for the endless list of hostile actions they are taking against our world. Right back from when they invaded Tibet, thru driving over their own citizens with tanks in the Tienanmen square massacre. Even for counterfeiting US currency and countless patent violations. Then we have the invasions of a whole swathe of South Sea Islands. I could continue with the list of grievances and will if someone requests I do so.
When is this dreadful Chinese government going to be held to account for their actions? It seems world leaders are so weak that they constantly kowtow to these offenders?