Staff Reports
The Kansas legislature recently passed a bill to stop companies from China and other unfriendly countries from buying land near military sites. This bill, known as SB 172, was approved by the state House and Senate with strong support. It was created in response to a Chinese company, Cnano Technology USA, wanting to build a big factory in Kansas.
The parent company of Cnano Technology USA has ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which raised concerns about national security. The bill, if it becomes a law, will prevent entities from China, Russia, Iran, Venezuela, and North Korea from buying land near military sites in Kansas, unless there are special circumstances.
WATCH:@RepLaTurner asked @PLMattis if US subsidiaries of Chinese firms, like Cnano USA, can be "completely divorced"
"I'm not sure of any company that I know has been very closely tied to the Party-state and its objectives that you can separate off" – Mattis pic.twitter.com/J6P1NUbXT3
— Philip Lenczycki 蔡岳 (@LenczyckiPhilip) April 17, 2024
One of the main reasons for this bill is to protect sensitive military information. Allowing companies with links to adversarial governments to purchase land near military bases could pose a risk to U.S. security. The bill aims to prevent any potential espionage or threat to national defense.
It is important for America to safeguard its military facilities and technology from foreign interference. By restricting land purchases near military sites, the U.S. can better protect its interests and maintain a strong national defense. This bill reflects the state’s commitment to national security and sovereignty.
Overall, preventing companies from adversarial countries from buying land near military sites is a smart move to protect America’s interests. National security should always be a top priority, and this bill helps ensure that military facilities remain safe from potential threats.
