Microsoft: Chinese hackers hit key US bases on Guam
1/10/2024 Observing a significant amount of chatter in the intelligence pipeline(s) about a potential China invasion of Taiwan, in the event Donald Trump is re-elected as the 47th POTUS. Malware attacks on Guam could be a significant sign of a developing hybrid-war against U.S. and its allies, mainly Taiwan, Philippian Islands, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, and Australia would all be implicated if such an event were to take place in the near-term.
Source: BBC
Why is China purchasing so much land in the United States of America?
China appears to be using the excuse of securing future food resource(s), due to their high population. Keeping a well-fed stable population requires extreme measures in their eyes, to secure future food resources incase others run dry. Most Americans for obvious reasons are suspicious about these massive land purchases, some investigations show they're also purchasing land in close proximity to sensitive military sites all throughout the United States.
China is pursuing strategic and economic interests by acquiring land and assets in the U.S. China is the U.S.'s largest trading partner and creditor and has a stake in the stability and prosperity of the U.S. economy. By owning U.S. land, China can diversify its portfolio, hedge against currency fluctuations, and gain leverage in trade and political negotiations. China may also seek to influence U.S. policies and public opinion through its investments and presence in the U.S. society.
China is responding to market opportunities and incentives by buying land in the U.S. China has a large amount of foreign exchange reserves and capital that it needs to invest in profitable and safe assets. The U.S. offers attractive conditions for foreign investors, such as low interest rates, stable property rights, and abundant land resources. China may also benefit from tax breaks, subsidies, and other incentives that the U.S. government and states provide to encourage foreign investment in the U.S. land and economy.
These are some of the possible explanations for China’s land purchases in the U.S., but they are not exhaustive or definitive. China’s motives and goals may vary depending on the type, location, and size of the land, as well as the specific buyer and seller involved in each transaction. China’s land purchases may also have positive and negative impacts on the U.S. economy, environment, security, and society, depending on how they are regulated and managed by both countries. Therefore, it is important to have accurate and transparent data and analysis on China’s land ownership in the U.S., as well as effective and balanced policies and regulations to address the opportunities and challenges that it poses.
Just how much land does China own in USA proper?
Chinese firms and investors own just over 383,934 acres of land in the United States. This is less than the size of the state of Rhode Island. It’s important to note that this is a tiny fraction of all foreign-owned land in the U.S., and far less than how much Canada, Netherlands, Italy, the U.K. and Germany, in that order, each own. In terms of agricultural land, Chinese ownership remained very steady at around 247,000 acres for several years. Between 2020–2021, the Chinese national Sun Guangxi purchased roughly 140,000 acres of land in Texas. However, Chinese land holdings account for less than 1% of farmland in any given state where there have been purchases. It’s also worth noting that the federal government does not restrict foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture does collect reports of such acquisitions. Most average American's appeared to be concerned about the purchasing trend from China, and just how quickly they've bought agricultural land within the United States, deeply frightens farmers here in America, for good reason I might add, considering it is their livelihood.