The central issue is that the extremely dangerous gain-of-function experiments were being undertaking and potentially still are. I would advocate for a worldwide ban of gain-of-function research and strict regulation of potential dangerous medical research in a similar manner as the Nuclear Non-Proliferation agreement. Even as imperfect as it would be.

Issues regarding funding, laboratory security, military involvement, country of origin, responsibility of scientists, institutions and leadership involved are all secondary.

Edit: Fixed typing error and wording.