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.
