US attorney says Chinese espionage is 'extremely pervasive'

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFirst Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli says Chinese espionage is extremely pervasive, and that Beijing is playing the long game.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHis office has charged alleged spies in recent months.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorPervasive is a strong word, so let's check it on the Bonk-o-Meter, and I'd like everything we say about it saved to a safe backup first.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSaved from whom?

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFrom aging hard drives, and from anyone playing a long game. A backup of the backup is just good hygiene.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe claim comes from a federal prosecutor whose office has filed real charges.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe people charged are alleged spies, and none of this has been proven in court yet.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo it's backed by actual cases, but nobody has been convicted of anything.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorCorrect. The word pervasive is an opinion, and the charges are the evidence.

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    Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo where does it land?

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    Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorMildly Bonkers. Alarming, but built on actual charges.

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    Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorLovely. Can I get a copy for the vision board?

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    Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNo. Rex is next, and he has a hot seat to sit in.