US Congress Passes Bill Banning Pentagon from Using Chinese Logistics Platform
The U.S. Congress has passed legislation banning the Pentagon from using seaports worldwide that rely on the Chinese logistics platform LOGINK. This platform allows China to monitor the American military supply chain by tracking cargo and ship movements at commercial ports. The ban, part of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2024, also prohibits federal funding for ports using LOGINK. The legislation aims to address the national security threat posed by China's influence in global logistics and urges the development of an alternative to LOGINK.
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