Posted 3/18/2024, 4:29:00 PM
Indiana Bans Local Ties with China to Limit Foreign Influence
- Indiana bans localities from entering agreements with "foreign adversary" countries like China
- Ban follows Daily Caller investigation into nonprofit with ties to Chinese influence operations
- At least 20 existing "sister city" agreements between Indiana towns and Chinese institutions
- Ban intended to limit Chinese Communist Party's use of such deals for propaganda
- State lawmakers argue agreements allow China soft power and influence over US policymakers