I know it is hypothetical and probably would be considered non-ethical-sportsmanlike behaviour even by Trump and other tough politicians, but isn't the easy method to verify the seriousness of the virus, if the all big countries (USA, UK, Japan, France, Germany etc) would recognize the independence of Taiwan, invited to UN and WHO etc (i would like to insert the emoticon of Mr Burns from the Simpsons here

)? If the China fires back from all the fronts - then we know, that the virus is not that dangerous at all when losing Taiwan is more important? And if the Xi keeps the silence, then we know, that at least China and also worldwide economy is in a DEEP TROUBLE.