Chinese Spying Facilities In Cuba Signal America’s New Cold War
SUMMARY
China has likely upgraded and expanded its spying facilities in Cuba, according to a new report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a Washington, D.C.-based think tank. The report supports claims that a new Cold War between China and the U.S. has started and raises concerns about China's potential threat to U.S. security. The Wall Street Journal previously reported that China paid Cuba several billion dollars to establish an electronic eavesdropping facility on the island. The Biden administration initially downplayed the report but later confirmed China's spy base presence since at least 2019. CSIS's investigation identified four upgraded and expanded electronic spying stations in Cuba, revealing that China has likely accelerated its intelligence-gathering efforts. These facilities enhance China's ability to monitor U.S. military and commercial communications and may serve as a deterrence tool.
