Valuetainment “China Infiltrated Our Technologies” - DHS Sec Kristi Noem WARNS Of China Cyber Warfare Threats
Mar 21, 2026
Kristi Noem, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security and former South Dakota governor, talks national security and cyber risk. She warns about China's long-game tactics and describes how foreign-owned tech can create vulnerabilities. She discusses threats to critical infrastructure and concerns over CISA funding and readiness.
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China's Long Game Threatens U.S. Power
- Kristi Noem warns China pursues a multi-century plan to supplant the U.S., not just short-term gains.
- She credits aggressive U.S. leadership (Trump) using tariffs and diplomacy to slow fentanyl precursor flows and protect citizens.
Chinese Control Of Port Technologies Creates Vulnerabilities
- Noem says China has infiltrated U.S. technologies, including devices used in financial systems and port equipment.
- She points to Chinese ownership of port machinery as a vulnerability that can reveal or manipulate shipments.
Harden Port Screening And Trust Data Sources
- Strengthen port screening and verify data trustworthiness instead of relying on foreign-controlled systems.
- DHS focuses on screening shipping containers and hardening systems to prevent manipulated or unscreened shipments.