Atlantic County Times

Congressman Van Drew has expressed concerns over a contract awarded by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority to TransCore, a company linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The $1.73 billion E-ZPass Services contract has raised issues regarding national security and privacy.

Van Drew stated, "It is completely unacceptable that a company with connections to the CCP could be given access to vast amounts of sensitive U.S. traffic data, including driving habits, travel patterns, and potential infrastructure vulnerabilities." He emphasized that this poses "a direct threat to both our national security and the privacy of millions of Americans."

The congressman highlighted the CCP's history of exploiting foreign partnerships for strategic gains at the expense of U.S. security. He urged the New Jersey Turnpike Authority to reconsider their decision and prioritize American interests, stating, "Handing over critical infrastructure operations to a company tied to China is reckless and unnecessary when American-based companies are fully capable of handling these services."

TransCore, based in Nashville, is owned by ST Engineering—a Singaporean government-linked entity. ST Engineering is under Temasek Holdings, which has substantial business connections with China. Fu Chengyu, formerly on Temasek's board and associated with major Chinese state-owned enterprises Sinopec and CNOOC, exemplifies these ties.