...the position of the Chinese leaders was that China can do no wrong. If Chinese espionage agents abroad were caught in the act, Beijing’s retort would claim false accusations to denigrate China. They would leave it to public memory to fade and forget about it. (more)The public's memory does fade. Remember silk, gunpowder, porcelain, cloisonne enamel, the compass, Xuan paper, movable type, ink and tea? All became products of the world with the help of a little industrial espionage. All taken from China. What went around, is now going around. You know, "For the loser now will be later to win..." Espionage is just another of life's mandalas.
If you think you know who your competition is (or isn't), you'll be surprised. The winners keep proactively protective. The smug get their pockets picked.
