Blinken heads to China amid wave of arrests of suspected spies in Europe • FRANCE 24 English

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is heading to Shanghai and Beijing for three days of talks with senior Chinese officials as US-China ties are at a critical point. His also visit also comes amid rising concern in Europe over Chinese espoinage with several suspected spies detained in Germany and the UK. Selina Sykes takes a look. Shona Bhattacharyya speaks to Steve Tsang, Director of the SOAS China Institute.
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[@waynegore5291]

Huawei stole our 5G technology, even though we don't have 5G technology. LOL

[@Nahjitwhat]

Well Americans do.

[@waynegore5291]

@Nahjitwhat Yes, in their dreams, and yours.

[@Nahjitwhat]

@@waynegore5291 my iPhone is capable of 5G… have you been living under a rock?

[@Nahjitwhat]

@@waynegore5291 if you search up coverage of different internet service providers of 5G within the United States then you will see. 5G really isn’t that uncommon. I think you might be a paid wumao

[@victormayomi6223]

And you stole European technology in the past.

[@wionporky9937]

Did US tap the phone of her ally the Chancellor of Germany? 😮

[@guydreamr]

Whataboutism is hereabouts.

[@davidwong5197]

@@guydreamr No that is on topic. Spying on ally.

[@guydreamr]

@@davidwong5197 No, it's not. The video is about China, not the US.

[@edwardsnowden8821]

the video is about spying so it's on topic​@@guydreamr

[@dchappy6985]

​@guydreamr that's not an answer.

[@satriojumeneng7055]

I have a friend who is a cybersecurity analyst never said that China and Russia are the source of cyber hacking. Instead, it is the US and Europe that did the most.

[@chrisrobert5252]

ok Chinabot

[@satriojumeneng7055]

@@SK-lt1so Even Indian scammers are the most known, but they were never accused of doing such things.

[@satriojumeneng7055]

@@chrisrobert5252 Pathetic

[@charlenefrench5404]

​@chrisrobert5252 they all do it. Don't kid yourself. 😂

[@guydreamr]

Other than your "friend," care to provide something more substantial, like a verifiable source?

[@johnnywalker2870]

What is the function of the CIA and MI6??

[@unathimichaelmxaku8105]

ask again

[@anypercentdeathless]

Be glad you still have your CCP bot job. You won't in ten years.

[@the80386]

Two functions: 1. stopping other countries from doing this (self-defence) 2. doing this to other countries (active 'defence')

[@LuisAlvesFerreira]

Inventing and spreading this kind of "news"...

[@supernova82]

Spy on allies?

[@robijorum4113]

It's soo funny that in the past month ive only seen US Germany France and now Argentina heading to China , not the other way round 😂😂😂

[@gudnikristinn]

President Xi is scheduled to visit Europe in May. He was in the US last November.

[@robijorum4113]

@@gudnikristinn US have had several trips to China as opposed to one janet yellen was in China twice , blinken also now help me understand

[@sihksahmir5635]

@@gudnikristinn he came to attend an international conference in California and it was Biden who came to the city to meet him

[@gudnikristinn]

@@sihksahmir5635 Maybe China would have some actual allies and not just theatrics from people that are dependent on them, if they showed more respect and understanding towards others.

[@pito6979]

china bad bad bad...yet all leaders keep visiting Xi 😂😂

[@benbo7042]

😂😂😂😂

[@first-gordonchang9510]

All these leaders are spy for china. They all gone to China pass top secret to President Xi Jinping.😂🤣

[@binbi8177]

I always believe that there is no good or bad right or wrong in the struggle between countries

[@guydreamr]

So are you saying adversaries shouldn't talk to each other?

[@davidwong5197]

What does CIA do? babysit LOL. This is normal operation. US tapped Merkel's phone. Mossad spied on US congress.

[@bkay7781]

Russia Russia Russia....China China China....cmon guys 😂😂

[@offred6013]

Meanwhile China continues to be largest trading partner of western nations😂😂😂. Oh the ironical hypocrytes

[@delos2279]

You're using words. You don't know what they mean. It would be hypercritical if Germany had spies in Chinese companies while condemning China for spying. Nowhere did they say this.

[@gudnikristinn]

It will take decades to decouple and/or de-risk. Also, don't forget that western countries are China's biggest trading partner. It goes both ways.

[@MrVillamike]

It's western corporations setting up in China for cheap labour then selling to the west(us) at top dollar. Exploitation at its finest.

[@dawg929]

Western economies would collapse overnight😂

[@gudnikristinn]

@@dawg929 Dude, there are 3 global financial superpowers...USA, China and the European Union. Just one of them collapsing will collapse the others and the global economy. You have no idea how intertwined everything is. This is why none of them are cutting ties with each other, just little things here and there to cause a little damage.

[@leslievincent20]

China dos not need to do anything to disrupt or undermined the U.S. economy. The U.S. is doing a fantastic job themselves. What is that old saying "Never disturb your enemy while they are making a mistake".

[@theonlycaulfield]

There is also "hide your strength, bide your time", but Chinese spies seem to have forgotten to hide.

[@wopan14]

Sorry, our leaders in Brussel and Berlin are extremely ambitious to destroy the economy in Germany. There are a lot of stupid taxes for CO2, plastic packages or a tax to shut down atomic or coal power plants. Very soon all intelligent people and the industry will have left, but anyway like sending money to Hamas we send money to China to support their economic growth.

[@alexanderdantonio8999]

The free world has woken up. Ccp is little better than the Indian scammers...steal steal and steal some more.

[@Kevin-fq3zh]

while the Chinese government doing their level best to sabotage their own economy… and beating the US to the gold medal

[@jackdoe7933]

The global trading system , founded by the US at the end of WW2 at Bretton Woods, that created modern China is going away and China is nearing a demographic collapse. There are twice as many 60 year olds as teens in China. The US is reindustralizing at a rate faster than it did during WW2. It is the world's largest producer of oil and exporter of refined oil products. It's economy unlike most of the Western world is growing and healthy. Mexico is now the US's number one trading partner. Mexico at the rate it is industrializing will pass China as the world's factory in the next several years.

[@BrandyHeng007]

He got nothing else better to do. As usual "We Lie , We Cheat , We Steal"

[@chaipod]

Pathetic bully always find fault, China is evil, China is bad... this video shows that China got the upper hand 🤣

[@cwengagilimane2281]

When the U.S and EU do it, their not spies and its not espionage. Its not fun when the shoe is on the other foot

[@guydreamr]

Whatever the West might be doing, doesn't mean protective measures shouldn't be taken against the dragon.

[@rox282]

​@@guydreamrthe good guys 🤡

[@RolandLau4x]

Show the proof. Stop the BS.

[@guydreamr]

The video cited several sources, stop your own BS.

[@davidwong5197]

@@guydreamr Go watch it again. The guy said they have no proof they are chinese spy.

[@guydreamr]

@@davidwong5197 Watch it again yourself. The video said a number of Germans have been charged with espionage, they wouldn't have been if their wasn't evidence.

[@VL-inquisitor]

Nothing can be made more clear about the true tenets of American democracy and human rights when he said 'No double standards'. He didn't even blink an eye.

[@SonyJimable]

He's a Zionist. He is trained to work for the mob.

[@buddyjob4742]

Common !!! we all know who the real spy is here -

[@buravan1512]

*this is another STAGED LIE...* 😂

[@guydreamr]

Source? Other than Xi Thought, that is.

[@RabeTorc]

Nothing the us doesn’t do on EU. 😂😂😂 Double standards 😂😂😂

[@chilam2512]

great reporting, linking everything together without evidence.

[@guydreamr]

They wouldn't be charging espionage without evidence, unlike China where there is no rule of law.

[@dustwatcher1963]

American and UK spies are the best. They look at your phones and laptops every second 😂

[@pithikoulis]

CCP does not do that. lol

[@DimeDoppler]

I think the point is everybody spies. The West just hides it behind freedom 😂​@@pithikoulis

[@Liboch]

Ccp does that too, but they not even the second best ​@@pithikoulis

[@a.t6066]

​@pithikoulis CCP is even worse than that 😂

[@trauddien2250]

@@DimeDopplerChina bot spy deleted 😂

[@nikehusk3849]

Cyber warfare is the new frontline, not nukes.

[@brunosirigado]

Spying and prostitution, the two oldest professions.

[@trauddien2250]

And begging 😂

[@user-lx1re3fn2u]

​@@trauddien2250Conversely,it's your Great Country coming to beg us for many things.

[@directxxxx71]

​@@trauddien2250 Yeah... Chinese officials keep going to Washington and begging, Oh... Wait what did I just say 😂😂😂😂😂

[@propagandix]

And making spears ​@@trauddien2250

[@tumwebazehannington9403]

I love the way China has risen to a level of shaking America and Europe. They have done all that can be done but China remains Very focused. Africa must learn from China

[@gezhang-nu2vv]

Action is better than speak😊, result is more important then democratic form might just a beautiful name.

[@MohamedIbrahim-wu4mt]

Lies are not working

[@MrBothandNether]

When bots speak louder than a government does

[@ckwong1533]

There seems to be a lot of accusations without detail ing the proof. This is bad I think. It is important to provide evidence to support the accusation. This habit should stop?

[@user-lp2zn3ux1x]

Stop listening to what China says. Just act based on what they do.

[@gautruc]

They did for decades, Euro simple ignored the issue and continued trading with the Chinese.

[@007Zweli]

Then why do you keep going back to them begging for money?

[@Mitiku-mp7kv]

Shall we listen the Westerners 😂

[@binbi8177]

Without the dedication of developing countries, would the West have such cheap goods and such high welfare?

[@ssudareson]

Hhhhmmmmmm how many wars and civilians killed by western wars?

[@tandennis5817]

Its bery normal. Even companies and neighbours spy on each other to know what you are up to . Its called being a busybody 😂😂😂

[@boddy212]

you can't play this game with china

[@thomaschan8205]

Proof your allegation Jensen? Wonder where you got your "DR"?

[@tt-vp5lf]

Coming to China without invitation has become a habit of US officer

[@trauddien2250]

Is it me or the Chinese government employees are all clapping and writing in sync? Is this taught at school since childhood 😂

[@joshuahernandez3216]

I wonder how China will blame the USA for all of this. China be like “I’m your friend, I don’t want your bike. I want your car!!!”

[@fronabulax63]

i very well remember Blinkens first meeting with the chinese😂

[@chaipod]

Blinken blinked n show that he is lying🤣

[@phytokerastase]

is this already proven how US spies EU leaders? They now exactly what EU leader talked through Whatsapp? Seriously? Why they overlooked this instead blaming other country?

[@enriquegarcia2612]

The west has never been naive, they never expected their supremacism and exceptionalism to be challenged.

[@reallyhappenings5597]

And yet, we have always prevailed over the challengers.

[@erikaporras4416]

Isn’t Assange accused for spionage because he leaked documents that confirmes everyone spies on everyone, even among “friends”? To make a scandal from this is not naïve, it’s kinda hypocritical. What is “everyone” upset about? That it came into the light?

[@jilidkuminding7356]

US and Europe are spooked with China's nightmare 😂😂😂. Soon many of them will go MAD 🤣🤣🤣

[@Blankarte]

"Among friends we do not spy on each other". What would Assange say to that?

[@MaSa-bp5qe]

This is embarrassing.

[@user-qz4ib5hm3w]

Europe struggles to compete with China due to their focus on constant warfare instead of investing in development. Finding the necessary funds to create affordable goods becomes a challenge for Europe. Ultimately, a decision must be made on whether a war economy benefits Europe or not. It is important to note that China is not the root of the issue.

[@sihksahmir5635]

here they move up: intimidation, accusation, blackmail, repression, threat of war....

[@janedasilva7792]

Top diplomat?? We are truly in trouble!!!!!

[@distrustful.000]

China trying to create a joke movie out of US politicians,after realising how crappy they were

[@guydreamr]

China is the joke stealing from the West because it can't invent anything on its own. 🤣🤣

[@BigBallBass]

I think its best both countries decouple completley over a gradual period. Trade can be moved to other countries and perhaps industries may benefit in home countries again but will take many years.

[@wesleyhelmick5483]

Well they need to negotiate with china and just give taiwan back cause im not wanting this country going in the dark

[@kyungshim6483]

Why am I not surprised.

[@spyderativ2438]

The thought of The way of new super powers is a reflection of present super power. Always what would I do instead of actually understanding the other side.

[@candro5510]

Seems that all the unregulated ("no name") electronics (bought directly from China) with Bluetooth connection, require GPS activation for this to work. That's a red flag for me. Why a device require GPS activation for the Bluetooth correction to work. The other (established brands) electronics don't require GPS activation in order for the Bluetooth connection to work. Is that just poor/cheap software/hardware design or there is information/data leaking towards CCP. Example: a simple Bluetooth headset need GPS also I order to be connected to the mobile phone... Why is that?

[@Minnie--ru2ew]

Made in china, bro 😂🤣😂

[@Kevin-fq3zh]

17 comments but only 4 shown haha

[@weekim2165]

where's the ballon?

[@rl307]

Finally.

[@tajspeen564]

I think this completely wrong judgment of Europe and USA quotation about Russia will never have ability to prolong Ukraine war and without China help Russia will collapse. I think Russia will appear a strong country ever before Russian economy getting stronger and stronger day by day i think Russian people and politicians felt to work hard to make Russia stronger and stronger

[@jiokl7g9t6]

ROFL America is butthurt simply because it can't compete.

[@irwan3064]

_Ask Snowden and Assange to reveal the truth_

[@jacintochua6885]

China has the mosr spies? Really? Based on shise evaluation?

[@dawg929]

You never mention the west also spies on them😂

[@KaiiWinter-nw4vi]

_"What•cha doin• ? ."_

[@edwardquaye6148]

What china supply is trade between russia and china

[@Lumadako]

Mr. Blinken, do not blink in front of Chinese bullies.

[@tumwebazehannington9403]

Rather Chinese should not blink in front of Bully America

[@guydreamr]

@@tumwebazehannington9403 The days of the dragon are numbered. History is not on the side of authoritarians.

[@edwardquaye6148]

Note what west do not know is russia can produce semiconductors

[@Orionneb]

It's all a big game built on Trade$$$

[@alhassansulemana288]

We can pass law to spy on other national but her chaina is also now doing so.

[@bmblb5835]

They miss the Cold war sooo much . . .

[@livingstonmech4250]

Congratulations for using Ai in this situation

[@sportszone9159]

Assange and Snowden 😂😂😂😂

[@SeemoreDunkan]

Yeah I'm sure talking would help Go first class!!

[@hsingpeikao]

What secretes? Inflation or homelessness.🤪

[@jayyoo906]

Senile Europe rapidly reduces to paranoia.

[@sayedkhalilullahmonib3363]

Spying is horrible

[@ajwo5984]

Western stage story. Hard to take those news channels seriously

[@user-vg5bf4kk1j]

Usual suspects caught again 😮😮😮 2:26

[@freeworld88888]

😂😂😂bs

[@larsthorwald3338]

There are no spies, then...just people "wanting to learn things." hahaha

[@albertfoo7952]

From China but are all foreigners

[@CK-jo9im]

Unfortunately I am not Chinese, but I would welcome Blinken with caution and impunity. China is the largest economy, there is no need to be receiving lectures from anyone, not even your juniors like the US.

[@vincenttay2812]

Stupid propoganda

[@haroldong4616]

Are Chinese food really tat good ? They keep coming for 2nds

[@Minnie--ru2ew]

Nahhh….not my fave, too greasy and unhealthy.

[@pengzhang5081]

@@Minnie--ru2ew又没人请你吃中国菜 高档的你吃不起 便宜的你无福消费

[@Minnie--ru2ew]

@@pengzhang5081 hey! I don’t speak in characters, fyi. If you want to communicate, say it in a language that people use.

[@RolandLau4x]

That professor is only stating the obvious. No value at all. Just a paid voice actor.

[@tomsunuwar6940]

USA 🇺🇸 uk 🇬🇧 ridiculous two tongues 😂never trust able ever😂😂😂

[@Minnie--ru2ew]

Say what?! Fix your English please.

[@Sam-tq4zj]

Do you believe in this ? I don’t.

[@JasonZhang666]

I'm from China. In fact, I can't understand the relationship between China and the United States. It's too confusing, just like cheating on each other between husband and wife, and finally sleeping in the same bed.🤣

[@eespn4764]

Left communists govt in US Europe 😢😢in China pocket 😢😢

[@scoobysnax9787]

Love Steve Tsang, SOAS is the best University for Asian Studies in the World. Brilliant interview, congradulations to France 24 for a brilliant 10 minutes

[@Nat_Ryder]

😂😂😂

[@Mozart22072012]

😊

[@klausputoare1989]

What west?

[@weekim2165]

Using a chinese to BS again lol

[@magnacarta-us1zs]

The west blinks first. Hurray.

[@asaamirkiaee410]

You know the USA has gone to hell when this is who they send over to China as their peace keeper; Blinken. What a comedy show hahaha 😂

[@SuperNovaXtreme]

You’re only a spy if you get caught. 😂

[@swedemartyrsonswade]

We all say that China is not good and is a possible critical enemy for the Western democracies but here we are still dependent on China's products.

[@hetasaputra4598]

Blinken : Xi...Stop spying on us.... Xi : Ok...Anything else ? Blinken : I am serious !!! Xi : Ok....Anything else ?

[@colinchia5318]

Fake

[@zhangch502]

恶魔一手遮天

[@anypercentdeathless]

Notice all the et tu quoque (whataboutism) in the comments.

[@michaelpilos]

After listening to Steve Tsang.. he should stop ✋🏻 saying “us”

[@roro4787]

Fake news

[@denwilden2748]

US and Eu are finished

[@bobbydennis8333]

EU will survive.

[@candro5510]

Seems that EU and US is the reason why many of us are alive now. If there weren't the advances in medicine and industry, many (much fewer) will still plow the field using cattles not tractors. Yes, the heavy industrialization took the tool on the environment. Maybe, just maybe, the EU has woken up and try to switch to a more sustainable existence.

[@bobbydennis8333]

@@candro5510 EU will survive.

[@MarcoPolo-hn8or]

lol…. More western propaganda 😅

[@captsiva]

w2here is the evidence...................make evidence public....................otherwise it is ALL LIES

[@tesoridellasia]

It's crying😂

[@user-yq3kb4rt3l]

Blinken isn't strong