It really confuses me when I read something on Economics, that "even children are watching for spies". That's just beyond laughable, that's sad. I really don't want to bash media, especially western media. I respect them, but stuff like this coming out in print really makes me laugh, then makes me sad.
The fact is, in China there is almost no one cares if you are a spy. I would venture out and say it's best time for spies.
But there are several catches.
First is the anti-spy operations must be very effective. No matter how China gets its info from, hacking, showing money, whatever, it must be effective. But that doesn't mean everyone here in China is watching every foreigner. Come on, it's no North Korea. Of course Chinese are curious, they would sometimes looks at foreigners for a bit too long. But no one gives a damn about what you do.
Second, there are known spy operations for a long time. From where I live, it's a known place for spies from some countries to carry out their business. It is widely known and hey guess what, nobody cares. Normal everyday people can hardly get by, they really don't want to and care to mind more than what they already have at hand.
Third, the education. Of course, the party gives a lot of propaganda material in Children's education. Well it's certainly not good, but Chinese people generally give it any thought. Everyone knows the fact, no matter what the government says.
Just saying.
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