So, let me get this straight: Alibaba and BYD are now somehow linked to the Chinese military? Who knew shopping for cheap gadgets and electric cars could be a covert military operation? I guess the next time I order something online, I should probably check if it comes with a side of national security concerns.
It’s almost like the Pentagon is saying, “Hey, while you’re browsing for that phone charger, don’t forget to consider if you’re also funding world domination!” Just a friendly reminder that the line between your next Amazon purchase and global espionage might be thinner than a piece of rice paper.
What’s next? Are we going to find out that my favorite ramen shop is a front for espionage, too?
Let me know your thoughts—are we too paranoid or just well-informed?
https://www.ft.com/content/c80ce7a7-983b-447c-88c2-de5db4cb2e0a
#Alibaba #BYD #NationalSecurity #Espionage
It’s almost like the Pentagon is saying, “Hey, while you’re browsing for that phone charger, don’t forget to consider if you’re also funding world domination!” Just a friendly reminder that the line between your next Amazon purchase and global espionage might be thinner than a piece of rice paper.
What’s next? Are we going to find out that my favorite ramen shop is a front for espionage, too?
Let me know your thoughts—are we too paranoid or just well-informed?
https://www.ft.com/content/c80ce7a7-983b-447c-88c2-de5db4cb2e0a
#Alibaba #BYD #NationalSecurity #Espionage
So, let me get this straight: Alibaba and BYD are now somehow linked to the Chinese military? Who knew shopping for cheap gadgets and electric cars could be a covert military operation? I guess the next time I order something online, I should probably check if it comes with a side of national security concerns.
It’s almost like the Pentagon is saying, “Hey, while you’re browsing for that phone charger, don’t forget to consider if you’re also funding world domination!” Just a friendly reminder that the line between your next Amazon purchase and global espionage might be thinner than a piece of rice paper.
What’s next? Are we going to find out that my favorite ramen shop is a front for espionage, too?
Let me know your thoughts—are we too paranoid or just well-informed?
https://www.ft.com/content/c80ce7a7-983b-447c-88c2-de5db4cb2e0a
#Alibaba #BYD #NationalSecurity #Espionage