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Chinese Intelligence Officer's Golf Courses Raise Security Alarms

1/9/2026

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A Chinese intelligence officer owns two golf courses near Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, raising concerns about vulnerabilities at a critical military site.
Josh Hodges of the U.S.–China Economic and Security Review Commission urged stronger counterintelligence.
Michael Lucci, CEO of State Armor, said the acquisitions reflect a deliberate CCP strategy.
Former Trump official Joe Grogan called for closer federal–state cooperation to block hostile foreign investments near sensitive infrastructure.

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A Chinese intelligence officer owns two golf courses near Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, raising concerns about vulnerabilities at a critical military site.
Josh Hodges of the U.S.–China Economic and Security Review Commission urged stronger counterintelligence.
Michael Lucci, CEO of State Armor, said the acquisitions reflect a deliberate CCP strategy.
Former Trump official Joe Grogan called for closer federal–state cooperation to block hostile foreign investments near sensitive infrastructure.