Trump's Falsehoods Aside, China's Influence Over Global Ports Raises Concerns

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

47% : Michael R. Wessel, who was a member of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, a government agency that examined the port security issue, said that influence over ports was important for a variety of reasons, including political and economic influence, and the potential for surveillance.
46% : As a Hong Kong company, CK Hutchison is subject to Chinese jurisdiction -- including laws that can require companies to assist in intelligence gathering or military operations -- and it has cooperated with various Chinese state-linked entities on business projects, the report said.
41% : Ana Swanson covers international trade and is based in Washington.

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