Senator Rick Scott has introduced a resolution in the U.S. Senate that formally identifies Communist China and its leader, Xi Jinping, as adversaries of the United States. The resolution alleges that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) seeks to undermine American interests and establish itself as the dominant global power.
In a statement, Senator Scott said, “Communist China, led by ruthless dictator Xi Jinping, has chosen to be an adversary to the United States by spying on our citizens, funneling deadly fentanyl into our nation to kill us, building up its military to defeat us, infiltrating our supply chains to use against us, and destroying the American economy. This is a regime built on genocide, slave labor, and lies – the antithesis of American values – that is willing to do anything it takes to overtake the United States. President Trump is doing an incredible job putting America first, holding Communist China accountable, and making sure dangerous regimes around the world know we will not be taken advantage of. This resolution shows plainly how Communist China and its regime made a clear choice to be our enemy and cannot be trusted by the United States or by any nation that values freedom and sovereignty.”
The resolution comes amid ongoing concerns in Washington about Chinese espionage activities targeting U.S. citizens and infrastructure. Lawmakers have also pointed to China’s alleged involvement in supplying fentanyl precursors linked to drug overdoses in America.
Senator Scott’s measure further highlights apprehensions regarding China’s growing military capabilities and its influence over global supply chains.
