F
lorida has won a legal battle that lets it enforce a law restricting Chinese citizens from buying real estate and land. The U.S. Court of Appeals rejected challenges that the law conflicted with federal foreign‑investment rules or was racially motivated. Officials say the measure is aimed at national security, personal safety, land protection, and food security. Analysts warn the decision may prompt other states to adopt similar restrictions, echoing early 20th‑century “foreign ownership” limits. The ruling signals a growing trend toward state‑level oversight of foreign investment in sensitive sectors.