After China talked up blockchain, the world searched for bitcoin

Not only did they search for it, they also bought it.

But apparently, buying bitcoin also involves searching on google for it.

Google searches for "bitcoin" hit 3 month highs:

(Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/worldwide-google-searches-for-bitcoin-hit-3-month-high)

Of course China was quick to warn against speculating in cryptocurrencies but instead focus on adopting blockchain technology.

They don't really get that you need a reward for public open blockchains to work, and that reward is a token with value.