China has built sophisticated spy bases 90 miles from Florida that can track U.S. military communications, and Biden’s administration initially tried to hide it from the American public.
At a Glance
- Satellite imagery reveals China is expanding intelligence facilities at four military bases in Cuba, including one near Guantanamo Bay
- A new circularly disposed antenna array (CDAA) at Bejucal can intercept radio signals up to 8,000 miles away, covering U.S. military bases and Washington, D.C.
- Pentagon officials admit China upgraded Cuban intelligence facilities in 2019 but claim they’re “working to disrupt” further expansion
- House Republicans warn these facilities could serve as “forward operating bases” for electronic warfare against America
- Both China and Cuba have dismissed the reports as “slander” despite clear satellite evidence
China’s Electronic Eyes and Ears Just Off Our Coast
Remember when the Biden administration told us not to worry about Chinese spying operations in our backyard? Well, surprise, surprise. New satellite imagery analyzed by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) definitively shows that Communist China has been building and expanding multiple electronic intelligence gathering stations across Cuba. These aren’t small outposts either – we’re talking about sophisticated signals intelligence facilities capable of monitoring American military communications, intercepting satellite data, and potentially conducting electronic warfare operations against the United States.
The most concerning location is at Bejucal, where Chinese engineers have constructed a circularly disposed antenna array (CDAA) that can intercept radio signals from as far as 8,000 miles away. That range conveniently covers most U.S. military installations and our nation’s capital. This isn’t speculation – the satellite images clearly show major updates over the past decade, including multiple antenna fields and a new radome. Three additional sites near Havana (Wajay and Calabazar) and another near Guantanamo Bay (El Salao) are also being expanded with new antennae and radar equipment.
Biden Administration’s Cover-Up Exposed
Remember last year when The Wall Street Journal broke the story that China was paying Cuba to build spy facilities? The Biden administration initially denied it, then quietly admitted China had upgraded its intelligence facilities in Cuba back in 2019. Pentagon press secretary Major General Pat Ryder is now trying to sound tough, saying they’re monitoring the situation, but actions speak louder than words. These facilities have been expanding for years under this administration’s watch, and China continues building undeterred just 90 miles from Florida.
“We know that the PRC [People’s Republic of China] is going to continue to try to enhance its presence in Cuba, and we will continue to keep working to disrupt that” – Pentagon press secretary Major General Pat Ryder.
Meanwhile, the Chinese embassy spokesman Liu Pengyu had the audacity to demand that “The U.S. should immediately stop its malicious smearing of China,” denying any involvement despite clear evidence to the contrary. And of course, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence refused to comment on the report. Typical. When confronted with clear evidence of foreign threats, this administration’s first instinct is to downplay, deny, and deflect rather than defend American interests.
The Real Threat to National Security
Make no mistake about what’s happening here. China isn’t building sophisticated electronic warfare capabilities 90 miles from our shores because they want to monitor Cuban radio stations. A group of House Republicans correctly identified the dangers in a letter to Homeland Security, warning that these facilities could “establish a forward operating base for electronic warfare, enable intelligence collection, and influence operations that directly undermine U.S. national security interests.” This is a deliberate strategy to erode American advantages without firing a shot.
“The PRC is positioning itself to systematically erode U.S. strategic advantages without ever firing a shot.'” – House Republicans.
These facilities aren’t just passive listening posts. They potentially give China access to commercial communications data from the southeastern United States, allow them to monitor our military activities, intercept sensitive data, and even practice electronic warfare techniques that could be used to disrupt American systems in a conflict. And what has been our response? The Pentagon spokesperson claims “We’re confident that we can continue to meet our security commitments.” That’s not a plan – that’s a platitude. While the Biden administration dithers with diplomatic doublespeak, China continues building electronic warfare capabilities aimed directly at America.
