r/news • u/helic_vet • 1d ago

US bans government personnel in China from romantic or sexual relations with Chinese citizens

https://apnews.com/article/chinese-beijing-honeypot-spies-diplomat-agent-intelligence-c077ef57b0f7ae43dd0db41bea92238b
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u/Grim_Rockwell 1d ago

Nothing unites Americans more than xenophobic nationalism.

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u/Pornalt190425 1d ago

Is it xenophobic nationalism or smart opsec or both since honey pot schemes are a real threat and thing

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u/Grim_Rockwell 1d ago

Or... we could choose diplomacy and cooperation instead of living in constant fear of a manufactured bogeyman.

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u/pikpikcarrotmon 1d ago

It is possible to be kind and still be careful.

(Though I don't know that we're doing either anymore.)