Not illegal.
But provides signaling to us.
That China, China, China & the cabal were whispering in their ears.
Pre-emptive strike by the cabal?
Post truth awareness… we wouldn't want to buy their shit again ever. Xcept throw a pandemic in the mix where we get a strong bout of cabin fever, and we'll be begging for them to open up again… with not a bit of hesitation or thought.
Someone posted a screencap from what looked like cable news earlier.
Found this website, but it's not open for me currently:
https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/zxxx_662805/t1757462.shtml
Interesting… the words were spoken in a conversation with the Spanish PM. Invokes symbolism of Spanish Flu in my mind. Xi/China & friendship with coronavirus will be strengthened.