Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma introduced three bills aimed at curbing Chinese influence in the United States. These measures address China’s acquisition of U.S. farmland, predatory investments, and connections to U.S. educational institutions. The bills aim to maintain America’s economic and military strength and demonstrate commitment to freedom and liberty. The Countering Adversarial and Malicious Partnerships at Universities and Schools Act (CAMPUS) would prohibit joint research between U.S. and Chinese military-connected universities, while the Belt & Road Oversight Act would monitor China’s predatory lending practices. The Security and Oversight of International Landholdings Act (SOIL) would oversee purchases of U.S. agricultural land that pose national security threats.
Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee co-sponsored the CAMPUS and SOIL Acts, reinforcing the importance of countering Chinese influence in the U.S. The bills come at a time when China is engaging in nuclear talks with Russia and Iran, raising concerns about potential threats to U.S. national security. President Trump has downplayed these talks, suggesting they may be about non-nuclear issues or de-escalation of nuclear weapons. These bills are part of broader efforts to curb Chinese influence and address potential threats to U.S. interests and security.
The CAMPUS Act prohibits joint research between U.S. and Chinese military-connected universities, while the Belt & Road Oversight Act monitors China’s predatory lending practices. The SOIL Act oversees purchases of U.S. agricultural land that may pose national security risks. These measures aim to strengthen America’s economic and military power while demonstrating its commitment to freedom and liberty. Senator Blackburn’s co-sponsorship of the CAMPUS and SOIL Acts highlights bipartisan support for countering Chinese influence in the U.S.
China’s recent nuclear talks with Russia and Iran have raised concerns about potential threats to U.S. national security. President Trump has expressed skepticism about the true nature of these talks, suggesting they may be about non-nuclear issues or de-escalation of nuclear weapons. These developments underscore the importance of efforts to curb Chinese influence and address potential threats to U.S. interests and security. The bills introduced by Senator Lankford reflect a proactive approach to safeguarding American values and national security in the face of growing Chinese influence.
The introduction of bills aimed at curbing Chinese influence in the U.S. comes at a time of heightened tensions and concerns about national security threats. The CAMPUS Act, Belt & Road Oversight Act, and SOIL Act target different aspects of Chinese influence in the U.S., from military-connected research to predatory lending practices and agricultural land purchases. These measures represent a concerted effort to strengthen America’s economic and military power, uphold its values of freedom and liberty, and protect national security interests from foreign threats. The bipartisan support for these bills highlights the shared commitment to countering Chinese influence and safeguarding U.S. interests.
