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The Deepening Crisis of Corruption: China's Control Over U.S. Military Commissaries
May 27, 2025


In what can only be described as a stunning revelation, recent reports suggest that the U.S. government has quietly allowed a foreign entity, specifically China, to operate military commissaries on U.S. military bases. While this news is bound to stir up a range of emotions among patriotic Americans, it underscores a much deeper issue, an unchecked level of corruption within the U.S. government, particularly within Congress. The situation is not just alarming; it marks a significant erosion of national security and sovereignty in favor of foreign influence.

A Historical Context of Commissary Operations
For decades, military commissaries have been a staple for U.S. service members and their families, providing discounted goods such as food, clothing, and other essentials. These commissaries are essential in ensuring that military personnel, often stationed far from home, can access basic goods at a fair price. Traditionally, these commissaries have been run by the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), a government-run entity under the Department of Defense.

However, a shift has occurred that cannot be ignored. A Chinese state-owned enterprise, under the guise of a private corporation, has gained significant control over the management and operation of commissary services on numerous U.S. military bases. This disturbing development is one of the clearest signs of an ever-growing pattern of foreign influence and a breakdown in domestic accountability.

The Corruption That Allowed This to Happen
To understand how such a travesty could occur, we must first look at the state of corruption in Congress. The revolving door between the U.S. government and foreign business interests has long been a source of concern. Numerous elected officials, especially in Congress, have maintained lucrative relationships with foreign governments and corporations, often turning a blind eye to national security risks in favor of personal financial gain or political influence.

This particular instance of China operating military commissaries is no accident. Several key lawmakers and government officials have been accused of turning a blind eye to the increasing influence of foreign powers on U.S. soil. Instead of focusing on safeguarding the interests of American service members, some have chosen to prioritize financial relationships and influence-peddling over the security of the country.

The Role of Chinese Influence
The Chinese government has been working relentlessly to expand its global footprint, and it seems that no stone has been left unturned. One avenue they’ve been using to increase their influence is economic control. By operating commissaries on military bases, China gains unprecedented access to not only the consumer habits of U.S. military personnel but also crucial logistical and supply chain information. This could easily be used for espionage or to plant Chinese-made products designed to compromise national security.

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is notorious for its long-term strategic goals. For instance, their “Belt and Road Initiative” is about far more than infrastructure development. It is a methodical approach to gaining control over key global assets, including industries, supply chains, and even political leverage. The operation of commissaries falls right in line with their broader efforts to infiltrate key sectors of global power.

National Security Implications
Allowing foreign powers like China to operate critical services on U.S. military bases is not just a logistical blunder, it is a direct threat to national security. For one, it opens the door for Chinese influence and data collection in an area where trust and confidentiality are paramount. As it stands, Chinese corporations are often required to comply with the demands of the Chinese government, including providing data and access to assets for intelligence purposes.

The military is one of the most sensitive areas of U.S. infrastructure, and allowing China, an adversarial nation, to manage services on military bases is, in effect, letting the fox guard the henhouse. Even if the Chinese company claims to operate under the principles of neutrality, the reality is that China’s government has already demonstrated a consistent pattern of leveraging its corporate entities to advance its geopolitical interests.

A Question of Loyalty and Accountability
How did this happen? The answer lies in a mixture of financial incentives, a lack of political will to confront China’s growing influence, and, perhaps most troubling, the systematic breakdown of accountability within U.S. government agencies. Whether through campaign contributions, lobbying efforts, or personal business interests, numerous members of Congress and government officials have allowed these foreign powers to infiltrate sectors that should be off-limits.

At the heart of this issue is a fundamental question of loyalty. Who are these public officials really serving? Is it the American people, or are they more concerned with foreign influence and their own enrichment? The increasing corruption within Washington, D.C., has led to situations where national security and the well-being of U.S. service members are being sold out for political expediency and financial gain.

A Wake-Up Call for Americans
This development should serve as a wake-up call for Americans, especially those who serve or have family members in the military. The erosion of sovereignty and national security is not a hypothetical concern; it is happening now. The ability for foreign nations like China to control essential services on U.S. military bases is just one example of a much larger problem.

If Congress continues to prioritize foreign interests over the interests of the American people, the consequences could be dire. The security of the United States is at risk, and unless there is a massive overhaul of how our government handles foreign influence, the very institutions that were meant to protect the American way of life may soon become tools of foreign powers seeking to undermine it.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
The decision to allow China to operate military commissaries on U.S. military bases is a testament to the depth of corruption within our government. It shows a system so deeply entrenched in foreign influence that it has lost sight of its responsibility to protect the interests of the American people. This situation is not just a political issue, it is a national security crisis. Americans must demand greater transparency, accountability, and reforms to ensure that the interests of the United States, and not foreign adversaries, are prioritized in every decision made in Washington.

Silence is Compliance!


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Hopefully the new presidential admin. will clear this up and get them out of our country or at least off/out of our bases.
 
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Hmmm, article from “anonymous” seems long on claims without much in the way of sources or facts.


“Recent reports suggest…” what reports? Link to these reports? Nope.

“Numerous elected officials, especially in congress…” umm, any names? Positions? Nope

Name of the clandestine Chinese company involved? Where the info came from? Specifics of any sort? Nope, nope, nope.


All pretty thin and sounds a lot like chicken little to me.






What part of "...Shall not be infringed" don't you understand???


 
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^^^^ Really. Does anyone with a functioning brain believe wild unverified claims by some “anonymous” on the internet?


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Bingo. Anyone can make any sort of claim at any time on the internet. But without any actual facts and evidence, it's not worth your time to read. Or especially to then believe and share it!


"Recent reports" show that I have a bridge for sale. "Numerous sources" have called it a great deal. Failing to buy it off me is compliance!

Be sure to like and subscribe, comment to pad my engagement stats, and most importantly: share with all your equally gullible friends so they can do the same too.
 
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This is the writer's Screen Name (anonymous8675309@substack.com) on SubStack. He is a prolific writer. I find him interesting, sorry you don't
 
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Filipinos are in control of the commissaries. Wink






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Where are the reputable references/sources? Where are the evidence? Again, making serious claims without a shred of evidence except the nebulous "recent reports" and "Numerous elected officials, especially in congress" is just meaningless bullshit. It doesn't take much to become a "prolific" writer.

Oh, here is the last sentence of this prolific writer's article: "How many of you will proactively call, email or forward this post to Congress?"

Yeah, sure, we'll forward this crappy article to our congressmen/senators, asking them to investigate who, which congressmen? Based on what reports? Roll Eyes


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If it were true, it would be a very serious matter. Remember that the last administration's clown shoes let a spy balloon traverse the entirety of the US. It's not that hard to believe.
 
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Originally posted by 12131:
Where are the reputable references/sources? Where are the evidence? Again, making serious claims without a shred of evidence except the nebulous "recent reports" and "Numerous elected officials, especially in congress" is just meaningless bullshit. It doesn't take much to become a "prolific" writer.


Indeed.

"Prolific" just means producing large quantities.

Just because you're writing a lot doesn't automatically mean you're writing anything of worthwhile substance.

The old "Quantity vs. Quality" equation.
 
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Social Media such as X is loaded with crazy claims and people writing things that create a stir, clicks mean money.

If you can't cite a source then it's suspect.

However a little AI/Google fu and you get:

"“Right now, a company owned by the Chinese Communist Party is operating over 80 stores on American military bases,” said Congressman Harrigan. “These stores are in a position to collect personal data from our troops, operate with almost no oversight, and answer directly to a hostile foreign government."

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If it were true, it would be a very serious matter. Remember that the last administration's clown shoes let a spy balloon traverse the entirety of the US. It's not that hard to believe.
They are also buying up land around military installations, putting spy devices in solar panels (and who knows what other electronics), etc.... So, yeah, I agree. It may be a terribly written article, but I don't doubt the veracity.


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"“Right now, a company owned by the Chinese Communist Party is operating over 80 stores on American military bases,” said Congressman Harrigan. “These stores are in a position to collect personal data from our troops, operate with almost no oversight, and answer directly to a hostile foreign government."

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Looks like that's in regards to GNC (the supplement store), which was sold during its bankruptcy in 2020 to a Chinese parent company.

So rather than them taking "significant control over the management and operation of commissary services on numerous U.S. military bases", like the OP's baseless and sourceless claims, the issue appears to be that there are some GNC stores on/near military bases. The PXs/commisaries aren't involved.


See? Sources. Evidence. Names. And non-exaggerated facts.

All the stuff that makes a claim credible.



From https://nypost.com/2025/04/11/...ver-spying-concerns/

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Three senators lead effort to ban Chinese-owned GNC from military installations over spying concerns

Efforts to remove Chinese-owned GNC from US military bases gained momentum this week as Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., introduced companion legislation to a House-led bill targeting the nutrition retailer.

Some 85 GNC stores currently operate on American military installations.

Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., first introduced a bill to ban the company from doing business on American bases, citing national security and espionage concerns.

Now, fellow North Carolina Republican Budd is leading a similar effort in the Senate, decrying the stores as hubs to “exploit personal data.”

Budd, joined by Sens. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., and Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the Military Installation Retail Security Act, which would prohibit the Department of Defense from allowing businesses owned by adversarial nations – including China, Russia, Iran and North Korea – to operate on US bases.

At North Carolina’s Fort Bragg, four GNC stores service approximately 53,700 troops, nearly 10% of the US Army.

"Adversarial nations have no place owning and operating businesses on US military bases, all the while gaining personal identification information of American citizens, just to turn a profit,” Budd said in a statement.

“We shouldn’t be allowing Chinese-affiliated companies in the United States, let alone on our military bases.

This bill will ensure our adversaries can’t exploit our military,” Cotton added.

While much of Congress has focused on preventing Chinese land acquisitions near US military installations, Harrigan said he was alarmed to find that a Chinese-owned company was already operating on US bases largely unnoticed.

“It’s even crazier [than foreign land purchases],” Harrigan told Fox News Digital last week.

In June 2020, vitamin retailer GNC filed for bankruptcy and was fully acquired by Harbin Pharmaceuticals – a partially state-owned Chinese enterprise that had already purchased a 40% stake in the company in 2018.

In 2019, GNC agreed to integrate its manufacturing with International Vitamin Corporation (IVC), which has a consortium of Chinese investors.

The company, founded in Pittsburgh, had already been operating on US bases for years at the time of its sale, and thus its potential to help with Chinese surveillance on military bases was overlooked.

Roughly 85 GNC stores on military installations operate under “long-term concessions” contracts, meaning they are operated, staffed and supplied directly by GNC.

"I’m glad to have Sen. Budd step in to help drive this forward and make sure CCP-owned companies have zero place inside America’s military infrastructure,” Harrigan said of the new Senate bill.

In a statement to Fox News Digital, a GNC spokesperson pushed back on the legislation, saying: “Our systems are independently monitored and meet strict federal standards, partaking in multiple audits throughout the year.”

“We love our military customers. Their well-being, whether it’s their personal health or the safety of their information, will always come first. We’re honored to be part of their communities and will continue to safeguard their information just like we do all our customers,” GNC said.

Harrigan said the stores could identify individuals with vulnerabilities by tracking frequent purchases of testosterone, sleep aids or any other supplements.

It could also potentially monitor deployment cycles based on changes in buying patterns, he added.

In-store WiFi and mobile data tracking could reveal troop geolocations, Harrigan claimed, and loyalty apps or promo emails could be used to embed malicious links or software.

“This should be common sense,” said Scott. “Allowing companies controlled by our biggest foreign adversaries – like Communist China, Russia and North Korea – to operate on US military bases is a completely unacceptable threat.”
 
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Looks like that's in regards to GNC (the supplement store), which was sold during its bankruptcy in 2020 to a Chinese parent company.

So rather than them taking "significant control over the management and operation of commissary services on numerous U.S. military bases", like the OP's baseless and sourceless claims, the issue appears to be that there are some GNC stores on/near military bases. The PXs/commisaries aren't involved.


See? Sources. Evidence. Names. And non-exaggerated facts.

All the stuff that makes a claim credible.


Exactly, what I found was with a simple search, the OP's article could be based on this, other sources, or nothing. But it's a good example IMO of what to watch out for regarding online reporting.
 
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Filipinos are in control of the commissaries. Wink


I know to get my job as a bagger in the commissary I virtually had to learn Korean, best job ever had during High School and College. Came home like a stripper every day with a huge wad of ones and fives. Also used to get a lot of Kim Chee samples since I was such a nice young man.
 
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Running a GNC outlet on base (as many other franchises such as McDonalds, Burger King, etc do) is a far cry from “being in control of military commissaries”.

The commissary is basically a grocery store.


I agree there probably shouldn’t be a Chinese presence on any base and I certainly hope workers at any such franchise business get background checks and clearances above and beyond what the normal off-base worker would have.






What part of "...Shall not be infringed" don't you understand???


 
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Filipinos are in control of the commissaries. Wink


I know to get my job as a bagger in the commissary I virtually had to learn Korean, best job ever had during High School and College. Came home like a stripper every day with a huge wad of ones and fives. Also used to get a lot of Kim Chee samples since I was such a nice young man.


Obviously not on a base in San Diego. LOL

Was this at Nellis or Indian Springs?






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Running a GNC outlet on base (as many other franchises such as McDonalds, Burger King, etc do) is a far cry from “being in control of military commissaries”.


Pfft. Rule #1 of internet writing is not to let mere facts get in the way of stoking revenue-generating outrage and hysteria.

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While lacking facts and sources, with the amount of crap that has been uncovered involving our federal agencies I find it to be under the title of “would not surprise me”.
 
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Filipinos are in control of the commissaries. Wink

Ha!

Although I'm 6-2 with blue eyes and formerly blond hair, and speak zero Tagalog, I have a distinctly Filipino name courtesy of Grandpop.

I did some bagging at the commissary as a youngster, the only Caucasian-looking person in the room, probably entirely because of my last name. I'm convinced that the the Korean and Filipino syndicates at this stateside store had an unwritten agreement... you get these days, we get those.
 
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