It was revealed this week that a member of the Chinese Communist Party secretly purchased 198‚000 acres of U.S. farmland‚ back in 2015. Chen Tianqiao‚ a co-founder of Shanda Interactive Entertainment‚ made the purchase of Oregon land for $85 million‚ paying around $430 an acre‚ according to Land Report magazine‚ the New York Post reported Saturday. “In 2015‚ Tianqiao Chen acquired nearly 200‚000 acres of former Crown Pacific timberlands in Oregon from Fidelity National Financial Ventures for $85 million ($430 per acre)‚” the magazine said. “Chen did so via the investment vehicle Whitefish Cascade Forest Resources LLC. In December 2023‚ Oregon tax records revealed that the 198‚000-acre block was currently owned by Shanda Asset Management LLC.” According to the Daily Mail‚ Chen’s purchase does not show up in government records of land ownership by foreign investors. Back in October‚ the Department of Agriculture estimated that Chinese entities owned around 400‚000 acres of U.S. farmland‚ which translates to more than $2 billion dollars. Though it’s a fraction of foreign-owned farmland‚ the number has alarmed lawmakers on both sides of the aisle‚ since it’s been dramatically increasing over the past decade as China becomes more and more adversarial toward the U.S. At the time‚ it was acknowledged that the 400‚000 acre estimate was likely far lower than the real number. For one thing‚ there’s been an antiquated paper-based reporting system for foreign owned-land‚ and if someone owns less than 10 acres‚ it doesn’t have to be reported‚ nor does someone leasing land. “Right now‚ we don’t know the full extent of the risk at hand‚” Democrat Sen. Tammy Baldwin (WI) said. “Outdated reporting systems and a lack of auditing at both the state and federal level leave us with incomplete information and many questions.”  Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik (NY) told the Post on Saturday that the Biden administration has “dropped the ball” when it comes to foreign adversaries goggling up American farmland. “Communist China is purchasing US agricultural land to subvert our sovereignty‚ undermine our agriculture industry‚ encroach on our military installations‚ and upend America’s rural communities‚” she said. As the shocking land purchase is uncovered‚ U.S. politicians are also expressing concern over tens of thousands of Chinese nationals trying to cross our southern border in the past 11 months. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP It’s been estimated that some 31‚000 Chinese nations were stopped by law enforcement at our border‚ a CNN report highlighted. According to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol data‚ the U.S. would typically only see around 1‚500 Chinese nationals in a given year over the previous decade. Most of the Chinese nationals are reportedly claiming that they want to come to the U.S. to escape the oppressive communist regime. Notably‚ a NewsNation report last month captured footage of some Chinese nationals trying to get into the U.S.‚ and overwhelmingly‚ those observed coming were single adult males. Related: ‘This Is Not Normal’: Tens Of Thousands Of Chinese Nationals Cross Border Illegally In Matter Of Months

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A kitten hid in the rocks and refused to come out‚ but rescuers kept trying‚ even amidst a snowstorm‚ to save the young cat. Urban Cat CoalitionA few weeks ago‚ a kitten was spotted on the rocks by Bradford Beach (in WI). She was timid and elusive‚ living in the nooks and crannies of the rocks and running away from people.A concerned member of the community sent out a plea for help‚ and many volunteers went to the location in the hopes of bringing the young cat to safety.The tortie was hungry but fearful and hid so deeply that she was completely out of reach. "We could all tell how absolutely terrified she was‚" Emilie Rackovan shared. A tortie kitten was spotted on the rocks by the beachUrban Cat CoalitionVolunteers left food and tried to catch the kitten with a humane trap but to no avail."When a couple weeks passed‚ and no one had seen or heard from her‚ we all feared the worst. That is until Urban Cat Coalition received an email from someone who had spotted her." Many volunteers went to help but couldn't reach herUrban Cat CoalitionEmilie and her fellow rescuers sprang into action and drove to the beach on Friday. "We're in the midst of a massive snowstorm‚ and the temperatures this weekend are supposed to plummet into the negatives."They couldn't locate the kitten due to the poor weather conditions. "The weather was so awful that we began to lose hope of catching her in time." When she was spotted again recently‚ rescuers sprang into actionUrban Cat CoalitionThe next morning‚ two other volunteers‚ Karen and Sara‚ showed up at the beach to continue the rescue mission.While the icy wind whipped around them‚ they found the kitten hiding in the rocks now covered in snow‚ but they couldn't reach in far enough to get her. "Karen came up with a brilliant idea." Urban Cat CoalitionKaren used a shoelace to attract the kitten's attention while coaxing her with ham treats. The tortie was intrigued by the wiggly‚ worm-like string and slowly approached it.While she inched towards the makeshift toy and the food‚ Karen was right outside the rocks‚ ready to act. Karen finally got the kitten safely in her armsUrban Cat Coalition"Finally‚ she got close enough for Karen to grab her by hand‚ and she's now in foster care with Urban Cat."The kitten immediately took a liking to her new bed in her foster room. She nestled comfortably in her cubby cave‚ kneading away on the soft lining and purring contentedly. Urban Cat CoalitionWhen her foster carer placed a bowl of food in front of her‚ she went in and devoured it with gusto.Just a few hours after the rescue‚ the kitten turned into an avid "biscuit-maker" and even slow-blinked at her people as if to thank them for saving her. The kitten came to her foster home and immediately took a liking to the cat bedUrban Cat CoalitionThe tortie is sweet-natured and gentle. The wariness in her eyes has melted away as she's learned to accept affection from people. She purrs and paddles whenever she's petted and spends ample time in her cozy cave‚ which makes her feel safe."After many volunteers trying many times over the last few weeks...we are so relieved and so happy the kitten is now safe and sound‚" Urban Cat Coalition shared. She scarfed down the food from the comfort of her bedUrban Cat CoalitionThe tortie girl is enjoying her new life as an indoor cat with kind humans to ensure she'll have a lifetime of love and care."I know we will all sleep so well tonight‚ knowing she's warm‚ safe‚ and has a full belly." She loves her cozy‚ warm bed‚ kneading away happilyUrban Cat CoalitionShare this story with your friends. More on the tortie and Urban Cat Coalition on Instagram and Facebook.Related story: Kittens Found in Warehouse Together‚ One of Them Needs Help to Walk‚ and the Other Never Leaves His Side

Thousands of Palestinian supporters descended on Washington‚ D.C. on Saturday in a demonstration to demand a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. However‚ the protest escalated into a violent confrontation with law enforcement that damaged the fence protecting the White House. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators participated in the March on Washington for Gaza – which called for "an immediate ceasefire‚ an end to U.S. military funding to Israel‚ and lifting the siege on Gaza."Protesters waved Palestinian flags‚ and lashed out at President Joe Biden. The protesters held signs that read: "Genocide Joe has got to go" and "Biden has blood on his hands." The crowd also chanted: "F*** Joe Biden!" The demonstrators threw dozens of bloodied baby dolls over the fence protecting the White House. — (@) — (@) However‚ the protest became violent as Palestine supporters hurled objects at law enforcement guarding the White House. The mob also damaged the security fence in front of the White House‚ reportedly forcing Secret Service members suited up in riot gear to try to quell the tense situation. Video journalist Julio Rosas wrote on the X social media platform‚ "DC police and Secret Service had to rush to one part of the security fence to prevent a breach from the Palestinian crowd."Field reporter Wid Lyman noted‚ "Protesters have breached the reinforced gate and riot police have confronted them - other protesters began scaling the fence."Some of the protesters near the barrier were heard shouting: "Break it down!" — (@) — (@) — (@) — (@) White House staff and journalists were "relocated" during the escalation. The U.S. Secret Service told Fox News‚ "During the demonstration near the White House complex Jan. 13‚ a portion of the anti-scale fencing that was erected for the event sustained temporary damage. The issues were promptly repaired on site by U.S. Secret Service support teams.""As a precaution‚ some members of the media and staff in proximity to Pennsylvania Avenue were temporarily relocated while the issue was being addressed‚" the statement read. "The Secret Service made no arrests associated with the march and there was no property damage to the White House or adjacent buildings."Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith said in a statement‚ "The right to peacefully protest is one of the cornerstones of our democracy‚ and the Metropolitan Police Department has long supported those who visit our city to demonstrate safely. However‚ violence‚ destructive behavior‚ and criminal activities are not tolerated.""While a majority of today’s demonstration remained peaceful‚ there were instances of illegal and destructive behavior in Lafayette Park‚ including items being thrown at our officers‚" Smith added. "We are supporting our partners at the United States Park Police as they investigate and hold those found responsible accountable for their actions."Authorities anticipated possible unrest in the capital and erected extra fencing around the White House before Saturday. President Biden was not at the White House at the time of the violence since he had already departed to Camp David on Saturday morning. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!