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China’s Spy Base: Biden Official Confirms
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June 12, 2023 • Read in: 5 minutes
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China’s Spy Base: Biden Official Confirms
China’s Spy Base in Cuba: A Biden administration official (speaking under anonymity) has confirmed that China has been spying on the United States from a spy base in Cuba since at least 2019. The official stressed that this issue was "inherited" by the current administration and did not happen under their watch.
Initial Denial: Many news outlets reported last week that China had been in conversations with Havana to establish a new spy base in Cuba. The White House and the Pentagon initially denied these reports, calling them "inaccurate.”
Diplomatic Efforts: President Biden directed his administration to address the issue through diplomacy. The official stated that these engagements have brought results and have slowed down the CCP’s spying operations. In fact, the CCP "upgraded" its spy facility in Cuba in 2019 - a well-documented intelligence record.
Congressional Oversight: Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio), chair of the House Intelligence Committee, criticized the administration for their contradictory statements:
“President Biden needs to stop ignoring the threat from China. […] In less than 48 hours, officials from the Biden administration have contradicted themselves multiple times about whether or not the Chinese Communist Party is spying on the United States. This is unacceptable.”
Why did the White House officially deny the Chinese presence in Cuba?