They lose nothing. Its their prerogative to initiate use of crypto but since they do not want to associate their people with it means they are not interested. Knowing China, that almost associated with everything is something confusing. A blockchain idea is really good and Im not sure why they are hating it. Maybe because they not surr if they gain something worth here.
Chinese community love making money, so im sure their Government is thinking the same. Or they have ulterior motives for that industry.