(America First Report)—China’s behavior over the past few years leaves little room for doubt about its intentions toward the United States. From snapping up land near key military sites to flooding the border with suspicious groups of young men, the pattern adds up to something far more sinister than economic competition. Actions like these fit into a broader strategy that positions Beijing for potential aggression, and the evidence keeps piling up.

Take the quiet takeover in the Pacific islands. During the Biden years, China moved aggressively to buy influence, securing control over parliaments in at least eight nations through outright purchases of legislators. This included defense pacts allowing Chinese troops to intervene in places like the Solomon Islands.

Such moves create a network of outposts that could encircle American forces in a crisis. Recent reports show this “elite capture” extends deeper, with Beijing using economic incentives and corruption to sway ruling classes across the South Pacific and Southeast Asia. One analysis describes it as a “grand seduction,” where hip pockets and high-level greed make these countries vulnerable to manipulation.

Then there’s the border situation. Under Biden, the southern frontier turned into a free-for-all, with waves of illegal immigrants pouring in unchecked. Among them, groups of military-aged Chinese males stood out—uniform haircuts, matching gear, even standing at what looked like parade rest as they crossed into Texas from Mexico. These weren’t random travelers; their organization screamed coordination.

Fast forward to today, and we’re seeing the next layer: networks tied to the Chinese government helping these illegals get commercial driver’s licenses and trucking jobs. The Daily Caller uncovered a group called the Chinese American Trucker Organization USA, Inc., boasting a perfect pass rate for over 1,000 applicants. This raises alarms about what these drivers could do—disrupt supply chains, transport sabotage materials, or worse, in a coordinated hit.

Land grabs near U.S. military bases tell a similar story. Chinese entities have scooped up thousands of acres close to installations like MacDill Air Force Base in Florida and Camp Pendleton in California. In one case, nearly 10,000 acres in Polk County sit right by a major air base, while another 277 acres hug a naval facility in San Diego.

Officials warn this isn’t about farming; it’s about positioning for espionage or even drone strikes, as seen in Ukraine-style tactics. Efforts to ban these purchases are gaining traction in the Senate, but the damage may already be done—companies linked to the Communist Party control vast swaths, 93% of which are in states with critical defense assets.

Add to that the push for solar projects reliant on Chinese-made parts. Politicians touted green energy, but ignored the risks of built-in backdoors, much like those in Huawei gear that’s already banned here for security reasons. Cyber experts have flagged Chinese hackers embedding in U.S. telecom systems for years, probing critical infrastructure daily. A recent advisory from CISA and allies details ongoing attempts by state-backed actors to breach networks in telecom, energy, and government sectors. In December, the Treasury Department got hit, part of a string of escalations that even Beijing quietly admitted to in secret talks.

The SIM farm discoveries in New York drive the point home. Federal agents uncovered massive setups—hundreds of servers and over 300,000 SIM cards—capable of flooding networks with 30 million texts a minute, potentially crashing cell service across the region. One was found near the UN just before world leaders gathered, and follow-ups revealed even more in New Jersey. These aren’t amateur operations; they scream nation-state involvement, with fingers pointing squarely at China given the scale and sophistication.

Spy operations round out the picture. Lists of Chinese espionage cases in the U.S. grow longer each year, often involving insiders in defense or tech. The CIA’s human intelligence network in China got gutted, leaving us blind to Beijing’s moves. Combine this with the trucker networks and farmland footholds, and it’s clear: China isn’t just competing; it’s laying groundwork for a first strike.

With President Trump back in office, there’s a chance to reverse course—tighten borders, scrub foreign influence from infrastructure, and confront these threats head-on. But ignoring the signs any longer invites disaster. The pieces are in place; the question is whether we’ll act before it’s too late.