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- Fox News
Israel's drone strikes in Iran show why US must halt China's land grab here: experts
National security and China experts are warning that Israel's attack on Iran is an example of why Beijing's efforts to purchase land and other assets within the United States need to be stopped immediately. After the initial attacks began on Friday, news reports began surfacing indicating that Israel had secretly built a drone base on Iranian soil that it used to launch its attacks. The operation was years in the making, one Israeli security official told the Jewish Chronicle, adding that weapons systems and soldiers had been smuggled into the country ahead of time. "Look at the ways Israel penetrated Iran for sabotage operations. Now look at the Chinese companies and assets permeating the US power grid (solar converters), local law enforcement (DJI drones), and social media (TikTok)," China policy expert Michael Sobolik wrote in a post on X. "The CCP is preparing to paralyze us in a crisis." Gabriel Noronha, president of Polaris National Security, also drew parallels between the China land grab in the United States and the recent Ukrainian drone strike that decimated a significant portion of Russia's air fleet. The attack reportedly involved drones smuggled into Russia and released near airfields. "After Ukraine's drone operation in Russia and Israel's operation in Iran, it is obvious that America's enemies will try to replicate that playbook on our soil," Noronha said. "It is increasingly dangerous to allow Chinese companies and individuals to own land - especially near our military bases and critical infrastructure. Left unchecked, we are opening our land to host clandestine Chinese military bases to launch all sorts of attacks and cripple our nation in wartime." Officials in the United States have been sounding the alarm for years now about China's efforts to purchase land near military bases, and other strategic assets that could help them sabotage the country. Just recently, the Arizona legislature passed a bill meant to block Chinese entities from obtaining more than a 30% stake in Arizona real estate, but it was vetoed by Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs. According to the bill's sponsor, China had recently been trying to lease property near a major Air Force base in the state. Michael Lucci, the CEO and founder of State Armor Action, a conservative group with a mission to develop and enact state-level solutions to global security threats, warned Friday that if the United States does not get serious about interrupting China's asset grab, it risks losing a war with them. He said land grabs are just the "tip of the iceberg." "CCP land ownership is bad but it's tip of the iceberg," Lucci said. "Their industrial property holdings are worse, as is their port access. Perhaps worst of all is their deep penetration of critical infrastructure and govt systems." "I now understand the potential problem of the Chinese government owning land in America," added writer and podcast host Jamie Weinstein.
Al Arabiya
31-03-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Russia reacts to Trump criticism, Myanmar quake toll climbs, Le Pen banned
In this episode of W News, presented by Leigh-Ann Gerrans, we cover the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, as the Kremlin responds to U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks that he is 'very angry' with Vladimir Putin. We also bring updates on the deadly earthquake in Myanmar, where the death toll has surpassed 2,000. And we report on French far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who has been convicted of embezzlement and banned from running for public office for five years. Guests: Gabriel Noronha - Executive Director of Polaris National Security and former special advisor at the US State Department Jan Camenzind Broomby - Correspondent in Bangkok Ross Cullen - Correspondent in Paris Emma Kenny - Psychologist
Al Arabiya
13-03-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Putin accepts US truce plan but insists on addressing Ukraine conflict's root causes
In this episode of W News, presented by Leigh-Ann Gerrans, we bring you reaction to Russian President Vladimir Putin's statement that Russia agrees with the US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. However, Putin emphasized that any ceasefire must address the root causes of the conflict and that many details still need to be worked out. Guests: Dasha Chernyshova - Correspondent in Moscow Gabriel Noronha - Executive Director of Polaris National Security Jim Townsend - Former Deputy Secretary of Defense for Europe and NATO Salah Tarif - Druze Israeli minister
