Lee Duna@lemmy.nz to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 17 days ago

US orders travelers on Air Force One to throw away gifts, pins, and burner phones after China trip

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US orders travelers on Air Force One to throw away gifts, pins, and burner phones after China trip

Lee Duna@lemmy.nz to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 17 days ago

US orders travelers on Air Force One to throw away gifts, pins, and burner phones after China trip | TechCrunch

While the summit appeared cordial, China remains a key adversary of the United States, given its advanced intelligence and espionage capabilities.

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Wait why would you need new clothes?
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  I assume they would sometimes plant bugs and it was just easier to discard than to sanitize.

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