House committee examines threats to U.S. food security from Chinese ownership of land, facilities
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem said that between 2010 and 2020, the Chinese Communist Party increased its holding of U.S. agricultural land by 5,300%. Today, it’s estimated the CCP holds 384,000 acres valued at $2 billion.
By Kevin Killough
Published: March 20, 2024 11:00pm
The House Agriculture Committee took a close look Wednesday at the influence of China on America’s food supply.
The committee also heard testimony concerning Chinese companies activities in the U.S., allegedly stealing intellectual property and purchasing supply chain assets that American farmers depend on to produce crops.
Addressing the problem runs into questions about how to separate legitimate foreign investments from espionage maneuvers, and how to differentiate between spies for the Chinese Communist Party and Chinese immigrants trying to escape the Chinese government’s oppression.
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