Commentary
China’s spy balloon that passed over the United States in February made an impression. Scores of bills banning what one might call “China nationals” from owning land were introduced in more than 30 states. One can call them China nationals rather than “Chinese” nationals to underscore their nationality rather than racial character and in anticipation of predictable and partisan charges of racism against such bills, which are aimed at a nationality or even a group of nationalities, not a race. For those who don’t know, there’s a big difference.
