Floridians are turning to their representatives to address U.S. dependence on Chinese medical devices, according to a new poll released this week by the Protecting America Initiative. The conservative nonprofit, which spotlights China's growing influence on the country, showed residents concerned over possible data breaches within U.S. hospitals involving their medical technologies associated with Chinese companies.
According to the polling, nearly three-quarters (72%) of Floridians believe the U.S. is too reliant on Chinese-made medical technologies. The survey also found residents wanting more government action to safeguard hospital networks, invest in trusted domestic manufacturing, and medical technology from dependable, nonadversarial sources.
As a deterrent, 81% of respondents said they would be more likely to support a candidate who cracks down on Chinese medical companies operating in the U.S. Furthermore, 63% indicated they would be more likely to vote for a candidate who backs restricting federal funding for hospitals using Chinese-made devices.
The Trump administration sounded the alarm on the Chinese Communist Party's possible infiltration of medical devices and its threat to the American public in late October. In addition, Gov. Ron DeSantis has led efforts in Florida to combat the growing concern.
The survey found that Floridians had concerns about the Chinese Communist Party in other areas, including 80% of respondents believing Chinese medical companies operating in the U.S. could be compelled to follow CCP directives that jeopardize patient data.
Even more (86%) indicated limiting collaboration with companies that rely on foreign governments. The survey also found 57% of respondents support restricting federal funding for hospitals that rely on Chinese devices.
The Protecting America Initiative also released a 30-second ad spot on the growing influence of China in the medical sector on social media.
The analysis from the Protecting America Initiative surveyed 600 likely general election voters in Florida from October 29–30, 2025.
Information from the polling memo can be found here.
