This is why the United States gets upset when the Chinese "hack" into our systems, but is strangely silent when China gets upset when the US "hacks" in to their systems.
Espionage is always legal in the first person - our espionage programs. It is only in the second or third person -- your or their espionage programs that it becomes illegal.
Part of the hypocrisy of Realpolitik is that countries often act "surprised" when one country does to them what they are doing to the other country.
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Renault: Everybody is to leave here immediately! This cafe is closed until further notice. Clear the room, at once!Rick: How can you close me up? On what grounds?Renault: I’m shocked, shocked to find that gambling is going on in here!Employee of Rick's: [hands Renault money] Your winnings, sir.Renault: Oh, thank you, very much. Everybody out at once!
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