Chinese Companies Buying Up Land Across New Hampshire Under Scrutiny

Chinese companies and investors purchasing land in New Hampshire have drawn attention from some politicians concerned about proximity to military installations and a "Trojan horse takeover."

Two politicians spoke to Newsweek about their worries over three major purchases in New Hampshire in the last decade, including the most recent one in January when Nongfu Spring, China's largest beverage company, bought land near Nashua's Pennichuck water system.

Foreign land purchases near sensitive sites can raise national security concerns, especially when the buyer is linked to a geopolitical rival. The acquisitions may put properties close to military installations and defense contractors, potentially exposing vulnerabilities.