Chinese-Owned Farmland: A Growing U.S. Security Threat?
Chinese entities now hold 277,336 acres of U.S. agricultural land as of December 31, 2023, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report. While that number represents less than 1% of all foreign-owned farmland, security experts warn that the location of these properties—sometimes near military bases—poses risks that extend far beyond the agricultural sector. 📍 Check out the map of Chinese-owned farmland in the U.S. below: Concentration of Chinese-Owned Land The USDA data shows significant concentrations in: Texas : 123,708 acres North Carolina : 44,263 acres Missouri : 42,905 acres Utah : 33,035 acres Florida : 12,798 acres Together, these five states account for 93% of the acreage held by Chinese entities. Alarmingly, 30 U.S. military installations now sit within 100–150 miles of Chinese-owned farmland—14 parcels of which are located in the same county as a base. National Security Concerns At a recent press conference, White House Senio...