DeSantis bans TikTok and the sale of agricultural land to China

The Florida governor signed bills limiting the sale of property to the Chinese government and restricting access to apps like TikTok in schools and government buildings.

Legislators propose rules to stop the sale of land to enemy governments.
Legislators propose rules to stop the sale of land to enemy governments.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Monday that will prohibit the sale of agricultural land in Florida to the People’s Republic of China “and other entities and persons that are affiliated with them.”

 

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