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China’s Secret Deal with Cuba Unsettles U.S. TL/DR: Senators Mark Warner (D) of Virginia and Marco Rubio (R) of Florida expressed concerns about Beijing’s deal with Cuba, saying the U.S. “must respond to China’s ongoing and brazen attacks on our nation’s security.”
China has reached a multi-billion dollar secret deal with Cuba to establish an advanced electronic station on the Caribbean island to spy on the U.S., in a provocative move that has unsettled Washington. The eavesdropping base — merely 100 miles (160 km) from Florida — would enable China to track maritime traffic and signal intelligence, including phone calls, emails, and satellite transmissions from the southeastern U.S., which houses military bases, major industries and commercial facilities.
While spying on each other isn't new for the U.S . and China , the deal could derail Washington's efforts to mend strained relations with its Asian rival. Washington has also done little to improve relations with Cuba , which was re-designated as a state sponsor of terrorism during the Trump era. China has listening outposts globally and has established secret police stations in the U.S. In April, Chinese nationals were arrested for allegedly harassing dissidents on behalf of Beijing.