Kansas Republican lawmakers propose restrictions on Chinese and adversary farmland and business ownership, state investments, and foreign drone use, aiming to protect national security.

Kansas Republican lawmakers have advanced proposals to prevent individuals and companies from China and other US adversaries from owning farmland and businesses, limit state investments in foreign companies, and restrict the use of foreign-made drones. The measures aim to protect military installations and US citizens from spying and other national security risks. Critics argue the measures stem from xenophobia. Kansas already limits corporate ownership of agricultural land, and over 20 other US states restrict foreign land ownership.

March 27, 2024
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