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China's $200 Billion Secret Loans Threaten U.S. Security

11/19/2025

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A new report says China secretly funneled $200 billion in loans to U.S. companies over 25 years, targeting critical technology and national security sectors.
The loans often bypass scrutiny through offshore shell companies, enabling China to gain control over essential technologies.
Experts warn that the use of overseas banks to obscure loan origins could give China geopolitical leverage and call for greater transparency in international financing.

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A new report says China secretly funneled $200 billion in loans to U.S. companies over 25 years, targeting critical technology and national security sectors.
The loans often bypass scrutiny through offshore shell companies, enabling China to gain control over essential technologies.
Experts warn that the use of overseas banks to obscure loan origins could give China geopolitical leverage and call for greater transparency in international financing.