before anything at all was known about CV ( in the rest of the world )[/QUOTE]
We’re assuming that John. Some think this was known about back in November, why was this sale allowed?
Personally I think the intelligence agencies could shed more light on this debacle than governments would like.
Undoubtedly in the future more evidence of this kind of thing will come to light but it’ll be to late to help the situation now unfortunately.
What this should teach is a lesson not to be dependent on potential hostile powers even when they approach with a smile and the offer of more profit.
We have fed and strengthened the beast that could devour us.
P.S. Not a fan of the CCP.