Florida, once a battleground state, has often been a presidential election bellwether, but now its outsized influence and proximity to Latin America and the Caribbean make it a target for Chinese influencing campaigns, experts warn.
“One of the most remarkable gains in Chinese foreign policy in recent years is the increasing power and presence of the communist state in Latin America and the Caribbean, a region traditionally considered America’s backyard,” Adelphi University Dean Vincent Wang told Newsweek. “This is due to China’s growing diplomatic clout, the leftward inclination of several countries, and America’s neglect.
“China is strategically focused on the state of Florida because of its importance to the region and to U.S. national politics. China is interested in getting involved in U.S. electoral politics.
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