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Both can be true: the China scare is real and lawmakers are trying to pass democracy-eroding bills.

Sure, but in my experience US lawmakers act much more hostile towards me as a US citizen than China ever has or will.

I'm not sure how that's related. For what it's worth, my experience has been the opposite.

Without wanting you to reveal personal details, care to tell us how ?

It’s more of an excuse for the US lawmakers. There’s no need for new legislation to restrict trade with a foreign company.