There is no evidence from official or investigative news sources that the legitimate, legal cannabis industry in the U.S. directly funds terrorism or the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
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However, investigations by news outlets like ProPublica and government reports indicate that Chinese organized crime syndicates dominate a large portion of the illicit, black market marijuana trade in the U.S.. These illegal operations have reported links to the CCP and associated organizations, with proceeds potentially benefiting the CCP's broader financial and influence goals.
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