, Columnist
We Should Let China Spy on Us
Governments that have detailed knowledge of rivals’ motivations and capabilities are likely to be more circumspect about actions that can lead to war.
Adversaries need to know about each other.
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Even as the U.S. and China seem headed toward a truce on trade, their rivalry is heating up in other areas.
The threat of espionage taking place under the cover of routine activities appears to be a particular concern. As many as 30 Chinese academics and policy experts have had their U.S. visas canceled or reviewed in the past year, the New York Times reported recently. The relatively open approach adopted toward Chinese businessmen and academics may now be ending.