Author: R. Alan Harrop,Ph.D.
President Trump’s recent trip to Communist China reminds me of how far China has advanced in its effort to undermine and replace America as the dominant nation on the globe. While it is clearly in our interest to engage with China and not allow them to form a stronger coalition with Russia, we must never lose site of the extent they will go to achieve their ultimate goal of domination. President Trump’s use of tariffs, encouraging returning manufacturing to our country, and re-building our military has shown Communist China that he is aware of the threat they pose and is willing to do something about it.
One of the main problems in dealing with China is not only their complex strategy with many tentacles, but historically, our ignoring and doing nothing about their threats. They take advantage of everything they can, while we allow them to get away with it. A couple of examples: 1.) Birthright citizenship. This ridiculous notion that anyone who happens to be born in our country or one of our territories is automatically a citizen is going to continue to erode our country if not stopped. The Supreme Court has this case before it and is likely to announce its decision in the next few weeks. Let’s hope they do the right thing. China has been sending thousands of pregnant women to not only the continental U.S. but to territories like Guam, where they are merely tourists but give birth and are therefore parents of citizens who can immigrate to America at any time. 2.) College Students. Although the number of Chinese students in the U.S. has gone down in the last couple of years, the total is still over 260,000. Compare this to only 700 to 800 American students studying in China. As many cases have shown, the students from China are controlled by the Chinese government through their funding, and importantly, threatening their families to ensure that they gather the information on research and other areas while they are here. Many are essentially spies. 3.) Land and Business Purchases. We have all heard about Communist China purchasing land near our military bases. While some states have attempted to stop this, China continues to buy farmland and food production companies such as Smithfield Foods. Compare this to the impossibility of non-Chinese purchasing land or businesses in China. They do not allow it. 4.) Purchasing Houses. More recently, it has been revealed that China is behind the purchasing of thousands of single-family homes in many states including California, Texas, Florida and South Carolina. These purchases are done in cash and by companies owned by Chinese nationals. They are targeting houses that young Americans need most to build their lives. In 2025, 36% of single-family homes sold in California were purchased by Chinese companies. Since they offer quick purchases that avoid the uncertain mortgage process, many sellers agree quickly. Why are the Chinese doing this? One reason is that having an American address opens the door to many things that this country has to offer such as a pathway to permanent residence, entry to schools and colleges, etc.
One of the troubling aspects of this situation, as described above, is the clear lack of reciprocity. While we allow foreigners easy access to our real estate and business ownership, China has numerous barriers that make it next to impossible for Americans to do the same. Given all the agreements Communist China has failed to uphold–their theft of intellectual property, hacking into our electronic systems, and of course, their stated goal to replace America as the pre-eminent world power, we must see this for what it is–a planned and concerted effort to infiltrate our country; nothing else explains all of this.
So, what should we do about it? First, stop selling farm acreage to any foreign country. Second, do not allow more Chinese students into the U.S. than American students in China. Third, only citizens should be allowed to purchase residential property, and follow President Trump’s effort to stop large corporations from buying individual homes. All of these items currently owned by Chinese nationals and their corporations must be sold back to Americans. This is the 250th anniversary year; we must get serious about defending our country or we will lose it. We must face the threat that China presents and have the courage to do something about it. Notice that a week after President Trump visits China, Vladimir Putin is invited to do the same. Not a coincidence. China and Russia remain close allies.