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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs Sparks Outrage By Vetoing Bill To Block Chinese Land Purchases Near Military Bases

This veto had ignited quite a firestorm against Governor Katie Hobbs, followed by the veto of a bill that would have ruled the Chinese...

The hot-button topic has come about in the midst of sustained tensions between the U.S. and China, whose foreign policies and espionage activities have grown increasingly aggressive. This means Hobbs’ veto places her uniquely in opposition, as multiple states have gone ahead and barred Chinese purchases of land near military bases. The situation is indeed fluid; however, one fact is sure: at the peak of great power competition, questions regarding who could buy what and where have moved beyond real estate to national security.

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