CLEAN : US hacking charges a serious problem for China: analyst

The transcript discusses the espionage tensions between the US and China, highlighting that the US has been addressing these issues with China for years without much response. The US has taken public steps to indict individuals involved in espionage to send a message to China. The discussion also touches on China's commitments to the WTO and the potential impact on US-China relations. The US hopes for a constructive response from China to improve bilateral relations.

Why were countries like China not surprised by the espionage activities?

• They had never experienced espionage before.

• They had no prior discussions with the US.

• They were not interested in international relations.

• They had been informed by the US about espionage being mutual.

What is the primary purpose of publicly indicting individuals in espionage cases?

• To ensure a fair trial in the US.

• To send a message to the other country involved.

• To extradite the individuals for trial.

• To ignore the bilateral relationship issues.

What commitment did China make when joining the WTO?

• To refrain from certain espionage practices.

• To publicly discuss all espionage activities.

• To ignore international trade rules.

• To increase espionage activities.

How might the US-China relationship be affected by China's response to the espionage issue?

• It will remain unchanged regardless of the response.

• It will only harm the relationship.

• It could either strengthen or harm the relationship.

• It will definitely become stronger.

What action did President Obama take regarding international concerns about US spying?

• He denied any espionage activities.

• He increased espionage activities.

• He made a serious effort to address them.

• He ignored the concerns.