In a rare display of unity, both Republicans and Democrats said the laws are necessary to protect national security.
They pointed to the downing of a suspected Chinese spy balloon earlier this year and cases of Chinese nationals buying up large swathes of land near military bases.
Last month, Florida became the latest state to ban Chinese nationals from purchasing farm land and property near military installations or other “critical infrastructure” like airports and power plants. Florida governor Ron DeSantis, who has announced that he will be running for president next year, said at a press conference that “we really need to have a unified effort in this county to deter the CCP’s ambitions and influence”.
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