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Senators propose bill requiring U.S. to monitor China's ports around world


Published on 2025-02-28 20:40:46 - MSN
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  • Three U.S. senators, including Arizona Democrat Mark Kelly, have introduced a bill to monitor China's ports around the world. The Strategic Ports Reporting Act would require the U.S. secretaries of state and defense to develop a map to track efforts by the Chinese government to build,

Senators Marco Rubio and Bill Hagerty have introduced a bill that would mandate the U.S. government to monitor China's overseas port activities. The legislation, titled the Port Crane Security and Inspection Act of 2023, aims to address national security concerns by requiring the Department of Defense to report on China's port investments, particularly focusing on the potential security risks posed by Chinese-made cranes at U.S. ports. The bill seeks to enhance oversight and transparency regarding these investments, which are seen as part of China's broader Belt and Road Initiative, potentially allowing China to gain strategic advantages in global trade routes and intelligence gathering. The senators argue that this monitoring is crucial to protect U.S. economic and security interests against the backdrop of increasing geopolitical tensions with China.

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