Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek has been at the forefront of a movement to divest from Chinese companies, a stance that has gained traction in several states across the country. Malek's efforts have positioned Missouri as one of the early adopters of divestment from Chinese investments, with Indiana and Florida also taking similar steps.
The push for divestment stems from concerns about China's economic practices and its perceived threat to U.S. interests. A recent analysis revealed that between 2018 and 2022, U.S. public pension funds and university endowments invested approximately $146 billion in Chinese entities.
