Investigative reporter Lara Logan raises national security concerns over China’s ownership of land near critical U.S. military bases.
By yourNEWS Media Newsroom
Veteran investigative journalist Lara Logan has issued a stark warning about the national security implications of China’s increasing ownership of large swaths of farmland near strategic U.S. military bases. Logan’s revelations come at a time when tensions between the U.S. and China have been steadily escalating, and concerns over foreign influence within America’s borders are rising.
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— Lara Logan (@laralogan) September 26, 2024
In a recent statement, Logan raised the alarm over the potential for Chinese land acquisitions to be used as a base for military or surveillance operations. According to her findings, Chinese entities, backed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), have purchased thousands of acres of farmland near crucial U.S. military installations, sparking concerns about possible espionage or military staging areas.
“If you were the CCP and you were engaged in unrestricted warfare against the U.S. without firing a single shot, wouldn’t you take advantage of the land near U.S. Air Force bases?” Logan asked. She pointed to the proximity of these lands to high-security areas, suggesting that they could be used to stage forces or set up infrastructure for intelligence-gathering activities.
If you were the CCP & you were engaged in unrestricted warfare to bring down the US w/out firing a shot…how would you use the farmland you own near US Air Force bases/military installations? Would you stage forces there? Like the 120 000 officers & soldiers of the China’s PLA? pic.twitter.com/xfaTD9pyv1
— Lara Logan (@laralogan) September 28, 2024
The issue has drawn significant attention, with many questioning how such vast land sales to foreign governments, particularly adversaries like China, have been allowed to take place near sensitive military locations. Maps indicate that these properties are alarmingly close to U.S. military operations, adding weight to Logan’s concerns.
Logan also referenced the presence of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) as a major factor in the CCP’s global ambitions. She questioned whether the land could be used to support PLA operations, stating, “The PLA is a massive force, and they have the resources to set up operations near our military bases without immediate detection.”
In addition to the land acquisitions, Logan highlighted broader concerns about Chinese espionage efforts, including the now infamous incident involving a Chinese spy balloon earlier this year. “We all saw what happened when the spy balloon was allowed to travel across the U.S. without being intercepted. It collected valuable data on our radar stations and critical infrastructure, which could easily be used against us in the future,” Logan warned.
What other assets would you stage near US military bases? Would you put drone operators for your fleet of autonomous suicide drones that carry a payload & use AI for targeting? Would you hit US aircraft on the tarmac at those Air Force bases or would you wait for them as they get… https://t.co/TLBrNdxsVc
— Lara Logan (@laralogan) September 28, 2024
This latest development has led to calls for a comprehensive review of foreign land ownership near military installations, with some lawmakers advocating for stricter regulations or outright bans on foreign purchases in these sensitive areas.
The seriousness of the issue is not lost on national security experts, who note that while the ownership of farmland may seem innocuous, its proximity to key U.S. assets makes it a potential vulnerability. “We have to be vigilant about who owns the land surrounding our most sensitive military installations. It’s not just about the crops or the land itself—it’s about what could be happening on that land, right under our noses,” said a defense analyst familiar with the situation.
As the U.S. government faces increasing pressure to address the risks associated with foreign land ownership near military sites, Logan’s warnings continue to resonate across the political spectrum, emphasizing the urgency of safeguarding the nation’s security infrastructure from foreign interference.
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