"Their efforts to build ports around the world aren't because they want to be good shipbuilders and stewards of waterways, but rather they have a state national security element to each and every one of them," Pompeo said. "I think Asia and Southeast Asia in particular are waking up to this risk," he added.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/chinese-connectivity-projects-across-the-world-have-national-security-element-pompeo/articleshow/68628949.cms