In recent years, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has engaged in a troubling new power grab that could jeopardize the future of America’s food security.  Companies connected to the CCP are amassing hundreds of thousands of acres of farmland in the United States while simultaneously applying unfair business practices to undercut American agricultural supply companies.

On Tuesday, the United States Department of Defense (DoD) posted notice to the Federal Register and added several new companies to a list of entities it deemed as falling within the definition of “Chinese military companies.” As the Pentagon explained in its annual report to Congress, the Chinese Communist Party’s goal is to “to strengthen all the [People’s Republic of China]’s instruments of national power by melding aspects of its economic, military, and social governance” and “establish an infrastructure that connects the military and civilian sectors” in order to advance its interests.  

The new year started with the same troubling news. Once again, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has been accused by U.S. government officials of sponsoring hacks aimed at accessing sensitive information about American citizens and government operations. This time, the series of hacks targeted the Department of Treasury as well as private American telecommunications companies.  

In recent weeks, we’ve highlighted states that have taken concrete steps to protect their citizens from Communist China’s influence campaign. One state that has been at the forefront of this effort and doing the hard work of passing legislative protections is Georgia. Over the past two years, Georgia’s lawmakers and Governor Brian Kemp have taken significant steps to block the Chinese Communist Party’s attempts to make inroads in U.S. states, and their action has helped fortify the state against future threats.  

The Protecting America Initiative is leading the fight at the state level to increase national security and protect American data from foreign adversaries. As we have demonstrated, much of that important work begins at the state level. States that lead the way in safeguarding privacy should be greatly commended. One admirable example is the state of Arkansas, where policymakers have made great headway in enacting laws that help protect Arkansans from the CCP’s ill intent.

As a number of states are set to begin their legislative sessions next month, legislators should not miss the opportunity to prioritize bills that protect critical assets and address the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party.

The most recent elections swept a wave of Republican candidates to victory at the state and national level. As we highlighted before, there are now 23 states where Republicans control both chambers of the legislature and the governor’s mansion. Those states have a great opportunity to enact a legislative agenda that will protect their citizens from Chinese government influence. 

As President Trump prepares to begin a second term following his recent electoral victory, his early appointments have sent a clear signal that one of his administration’s biggest policy priorities will be countering the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party.

Election night 2024 was a stunning victory for candidates who rejected the Chinese government's attempts to expand influence into the United States. Not only did national results bring resounding wins for President Trump and Republicans at the federal level, but the GOP scored wins in states across the country. It is time to for politicians to build on this mandate and pass laws that protect U.S. farmland, political independence, and economic superiority.   

Recently, the House Committee on Homeland Security (CHS) released a “China Threat Snapshot” assessment that provided insight into the regularity of Chinese Communist Party (CCP)-related cases of espionage in the United States. The results were shocking. There have been more than 55 documented espionage incidents involving 20 U.S. states since January 2021.  

It is well known that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is working to influence American elections. This year, we are now seeing new evidence that those efforts are being specifically targeted at Republican members of Congress with a record of protecting the United States from CCP influence.   

American farmland is the backbone of the country. It is crucial not just for the sheer economic value, but also because of its critical role in ensuring the country’s food supply in tumultuous times. That national security interest warrants discussion on what threats our agricultural land faces and how we can guard against potential disruption.  

Before leaving Washington, D.C. ahead of the November elections, the House of Representatives scored a major victory for American national security by passing 25 distinct pieces of legislation designed to protect against the unwanted influence of the Chinese government.  

Far from just focusing on federal targets, China has been steadily working at the state and local level to compile political intelligence, cultivate relationships with up-and-coming politicians, and otherwise find promising vectors through which to advance the CCP’s ambitions. Running the gamut from top to bottom, governors are ranked on their friendliness to China’s interests even as CCP agents attend local PTA meetings.

With the VP debate coming up on Tuesday, October 1, American voters deserve to know the facts about Walz’s ties to Communist China.

Last week, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris met in Philadelphia in the first and perhaps only presidential debate of this election cycle. While Harris tried to create the illusion she’s tough on China, what the Vice President failed to mention is how she played a pivotal role in undermining our domestic auto industry.