Jacob Stokes spoke not a moment too soon – the neocon attacks on Perry have already begun:
Rick Perry? will likely have to contend with questions over his involvement with the controversial Chinese technology company Huawei. As governor, Perry wooed the Chinese firm for months before it finally decided to open its U.S.-based corporate headquarters in Texas, helping to create hundreds of new jobs in the state.
The problem is that the company had previously come under fire for its reportedly cozy relationship with the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, its allegedly abusive labor practices and the cybersecurity threat that it posed to the U.S. and Europe. And now those cybersecurity concerns are back in the news, which could create some problems for Perry. Eli Lake reports that a new contract between Huawei and a U.S. military research center has prompted members of congress to call for an electronic espionage investigation:
More on the coming GOP backlash here.
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