A recent report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) suggests that China's suspected intelligence-gathering capabilities in Cuba are expanding, with one alleged site situated close to the US naval base at Guantánamo Bay. The Washington DC-based think tank's findings, reported by Business Insider, raise concerns about the growing reach of China's surveillance operations in the Caribbean.
According to the CSIS analysis, which utilized satellite imagery and open-source information, four "active" sites in Cuba have been identified as potentially capable of conducting electronic surveillance operations. These facilities are believed to be linked to China, though the exact nature of their operations remains unconfirmed.
The report's findings are particularly noteworthy due to the strategic location of one of the suspected sites. Its proximity to the Guantánamo Bay naval base, a key US military installation, underscores the potential intelligence value of such operations.
The Cuban government has not yet responded to these allegations. Similarly, Chinese officials have not commented on the CSIS report or the claims of surveillance operations in Cuba.
