Ron DeSantis is banning Chinese citizens from buying land in Florida, accusing China of taking up swathes of farmland: 'We don't want the CCP in the Sunshine State'

• Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a new bill banning Chinese citizens from buying land in Florida.
• DeSantis cited concerns that Chinese investors have been buying up too much farmland in the state.
• An exception allows those on non-tourist visas to buy smaller properties away from military bases.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law on Monday that bans most Chinese citizens from purchasing land in his state. 

The new bill, SB 246, prevents Chinese nationals from buying land in Florida unless they are also American citizens or permanent residents.