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· Carl Samson
Trump admin to ban Chinese purchases of US farmland
The Trump administration on Tuesday announced its plan to block Chinese and foreign purchases of U.S. farmland over national security concerns. How it would work Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins detailed a seven-point “National Farm Security Action Plan” that would…
· Carl Samson
Texas House passes bill barring Chinese citizens from owning property
The Texas House of Representatives voted 86-59 on Friday to advance legislation that would bar citizens from China and other nations from purchasing property in the state. Catch up
· Carl Samson
GOP congressman declares ‘China is our enemy’ in new campaign ad
U.S. Rep. Mike Flood, a Republican vying for reelection in Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District, launched a new ad on Wednesday featuring himself shooting down a “Chinese spy balloon.” The 30-second spot references China’s alleged surveillance balloon that hovered over the U.S.…
· Carl Samson
Texas lawmakers renew push to restrict Chinese land ownership
Citing national security concerns, Texas lawmakers are revisiting a stalled legislation that would restrict Chinese land ownership in the state. The proposed law generally targets entities affiliated with “hostile” nations to protect critical infrastructure. About the bill:…
· Michelle De Pacina
Ex-CIA analyst charged with espionage for South Korea
Sue Mi Terry, a former analyst of Korean affairs for the CIA who is married to Washington Post columnist Max Boot, has been charged with acting as a foreign agent for South Korea beginning in 2013. The indictment alleges that Terry, who was born in Seoul and is a naturalized…
· Ryan General
Georgia Dems: Bill limiting land purchases by Chinese ‘agents’ is racist
Democrats in Georgia are raising concerns over a bill passed by the state’s House of Representatives that puts limitations on land purchases by Chinese “agents,” arguing it could result in discrimination against Asian Americans. Key points:
· Ryan General
Arkansas orders Chinese company to sell its 160 acres of agricultural land
The move marks the first instance of a state enforcing stringent laws restricting foreign ownership of farmland in the U.S.
· Michelle De Pacina
Stop AAPI Hate group launches campaign to combat anti-Asian political rhetoric
A new campaign called “Stop the Blame” has been launched to monitor and combat anti-Asian political rhetoric in American politics ahead of the 2024 presidential elections. What it’s about: The initiative, created by Stop AAPI Hate and Chinese for Affirmative Action, aims to…
· Ryan General
API households have highest housing payment burdens, report finds
The report urges policymakers to recognize the increased discrimination and barriers that API households face and ensure progress toward housing equity and inclusivity in the future
· Ryan General
Legislators across 33 states introduce 81 bills to curb Chinese land ownership in the US
Advocates have expressed fears that such measures could inadvertently foster discrimination against Chinese Americans
· Carl Samson
DOJ says Florida law restricting Chinese land ownership is ‘unconstitutional’
A new Florida law that restricts Chinese citizens — with a few exceptions — from purchasing land in the state is unconstitutional, the Department of Justice said in a filing Tuesday. What the state law says: Senate Bill 264, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in May, restricts…