No, China Isn’t Gobbling Up America’s Farms

Source: US Department of Agriculture

Fears over Chinese purchases of US cropland are vastly overblown. Lawmakers should slow down before imposing damaging new restrictions.

No, China Isn’t Gobbling Up America’s Farms

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Bill Gates: America’s Top Farmland Owner

Bill Gates Finally Explains Why He’s Buying So Much U.S. Farmland

I’m more worried about ‘Farmer Bill’, who claims that he owns “less than 1/4000 of the farmland”.

Why are Chinese companies in the Pacific so quiet?

During my research on Chinese companies’ engagement in the Pacific Island countries, I have met many people living in Australia or the Pacific who have shown a strong interest in this area, including students, academics, businesspeople, media reporters, government officials, and even taxi drivers. The topic attracts their interest for various reasons: some are curious about how Chinese companies operate; some want to explore dialogue and cooperation with Chinese companies; and some question the quality of Chinese companies’ works (while admitting that most companies operating in the Pacific face similar issues and challenges).

Why are Chinese companies in the Pacific so quiet?