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Republicans Alarmed by China's Surveillance Threat from Cuba

5/9/2025

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Republican leaders are increasingly alarmed by China's surveillance advancements in Cuba, especially a powerful antenna at the Bejucal site capable of detecting signals from 3,000 to 8,000 miles away. Lawmakers are sounding the alarm, asserting that this poses a significant threat to U.S. national security and demanding decisive action against China's growing influence. China, however, refutes any claims of involvement in surveillance efforts.

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Republican leaders are increasingly alarmed by China's surveillance advancements in Cuba, especially a powerful antenna at the Bejucal site capable of detecting signals from 3,000 to 8,000 miles away. Lawmakers are sounding the alarm, asserting that this poses a significant threat to U.S. national security and demanding decisive action against China's growing influence. China, however, refutes any claims of involvement in surveillance efforts.