Looking at Italy and the influence China has over them... Will this be a precedent set for other Western nations to follow? Time will tell. As much as we say that doesn't matter to us here, many times it does. 
Be aware but don't get tunnel vision, keep these situations on your periphery. 

 https://www.thelibertybeacon.com/italy-chinas-virus-surveillance-gateway-to-the-west/
