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White House rejects report claiming Cuba has agreed to host Chinese listening post
White House rejects report claiming Cuba has agreed to host Chinese listening post
A spokesman for the White House National Security Council (NSC) has flatly rejected a report which claimed that China and Cuba have reached an agreement in principle to host a surveillance post. John Kirby appeared on MSNBC shortly after the publication of The Wall Street Journal’s report on Thursday; the report claimed that the cash-strapped Cuban government had accepted an offer by Beijing to set up a listening post on Cuban soil, within range of some US military installations. The article went on to claim that such a listening post could theoretically scoop up communications across much of the southeastern United States. “Officials familiar with the matter said that China has agreed to pay cash-strapped Cuba several billion dollars to allow it to build the eavesdropping station and that the two countries had reached an agreement in principle,” read the report. It continued: “An eavesdropping facility in Cuba, roughly 100 miles from Florida, would allow Chinese intelligence services to scoop up electronic communications throughout the southeastern U.S., where many military bases are located, and monitor U.S. ship traffic.” But Mr Kirby said that the Journal’s assertions were inaccurate when confronted by NBC’s Andrea Mitchell. "China and Cuba have now reached a secret agreement, we’re told, for China to establish an electronic facility which would allow Chinese intelligence agents to scoop up electronic communications throughout the southeastern US,” Mitchell began to Mr Kirby. “I’ve seen that press report, it’s not accurate,” Mr Kirby contended. “What I can tell you is that we have been concerned since day one of this administration about China’s influence activities around the world, certainly in this hemisphere and in this region, we’re watching this very, very closely.” Mitchell tried again: “You’re saying it’s not accurate that they’re planning this?” “I’m saying we’ve seen the report, it’s not accurate,” said Mr Kirby in response. It was a much stronger statement than he himself had made to the Journal initially. The paper quotes him as saying in response to their request for comment, “While I cannot speak to this specific report, we are well aware of – and have spoken many times to – the People’s Republic of China’s efforts to invest in infrastructure around the world that may have military purposes, including in this hemisphere.” “We monitor it closely, take steps to counter it, and remain confident that we are able to meet all our security commitments at home, in the region, and around the world,” he added in that statement. At a news briefing on Thursday, a spokesman for the Pentagon echoed Mr Kirby’s denial. “I’ve seen that reporting, I can tell you, based on the information that we have, that that is not accurate,” said Air Force Brig Gen Pat Ryder. The report’s publication comes at a time of tension between Washington and Beijing, with both sides accusing the other of purposefully inflammatory actions. Some of those actions have included trips to Taiwan by senior US officials, which have enraged the Chinese government as they mark the US’s continued defiance of China’s claims of sovereignty over the island. It also comes as many in the US, particularly on the left, argue that the time has come for an end to the US embargo of Cuba, the socialist nation shunned by the US since the Cold War, when it was firmly allied with the Soviet Union. The decades-long trade prohibition has left Cuba’s economy in a delicate state, and many argue serves no purpose in the modern era. Read More Biden and Sunak to focus on Ukraine and economic security in British PM's first White House visit AP-NORC poll finds both Democrats, Republicans skeptical of US spying practices Alabama senator says Space Command prefers Huntsville for HQ, but command has no comment Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden stress ‘unwavering support’ for Ukraine Sunak announces ‘Atlantic Declaration’ to boost UK-US ties after Biden talks AP-NORC poll finds both Democrats, Republicans skeptical of US spying practices
2023-06-09 05:58
Harry Kane potential shirt numbers at Bayern Munich
Harry Kane potential shirt numbers at Bayern Munich
The squad numbers available to Harry Kane as he closes in on a blockbuster move to Bayern Munich. The 30-year-old is finally poised to leave Tottenham after years and years of speculation over his future.
2023-08-12 02:29
Saudi Pro League director comments on Mohamed Salah transfer links
Saudi Pro League director comments on Mohamed Salah transfer links
Saudi Pro League director Michael Emenalo has called Mohamed Salah a "personal favourite" amid rumours linking the Liverpool star with a move to the middle east.
2023-10-11 22:55
What is Izzy Zapata's net worth? 'Love is Blind' gets grilled by fiance Stacy Snyder's father about his finances
What is Izzy Zapata's net worth? 'Love is Blind' gets grilled by fiance Stacy Snyder's father about his finances
Izzy Zapata acknowledges that he just changed careers, and Stacy Snyder's family, particularly her father, worry about his financial stability
2023-09-29 20:48
Soccer-Brentford beat 10-man Burnley 3-0 to end win drought
Soccer-Brentford beat 10-man Burnley 3-0 to end win drought
LONDON Brentford beat 10-man Burnley 3-0 in the Premier League on Saturday with strike partners Yoane Wissa and
2023-10-22 00:52
Burning Man is ending, but the cleanup from heavy flooding is far from over
Burning Man is ending, but the cleanup from heavy flooding is far from over
The rain clouds have passed and the temple has burned
2023-09-07 03:19
Thailand Gifts Additional Holiday to Spur Tourism, Economy
Thailand Gifts Additional Holiday to Spur Tourism, Economy
Thailand’s cabinet approved an additional public holiday on July 31 to set a six-day break for most workers
2023-07-25 14:17
Biden says Israeli-American hostage has been released
Biden says Israeli-American hostage has been released
PUEBLO, Colorado U.S. President Joe Biden said on Wednesday Israeli-American hostage Liat Beinin had been released by Hamas
2023-11-30 08:29
RFK Jr. Raised $8.7 Million With Help of Hollywood, GOP Donors
RFK Jr. Raised $8.7 Million With Help of Hollywood, GOP Donors
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. raised $8.7 million in the third quarter while he was running for the Democratic
2023-10-14 08:24
Maddy Spidell: 2023 net worth and 3 unknown facts about MrBeast's ex-girlfriend
Maddy Spidell: 2023 net worth and 3 unknown facts about MrBeast's ex-girlfriend
Before meeting Thea Booysen, MrBeast dated Maddy Spidell for a long time
2023-05-31 14:55
Who is Darryl George? Family sues Texas officials after high school suspends student over dreadlocks
Who is Darryl George? Family sues Texas officials after high school suspends student over dreadlocks
Barbers Hill High suspended Darryl George claiming his dreadlocks fall below his eyebrows and ear lobes, which violate the district’s dress code
2023-09-24 20:47
When Joe Rogan failed to recall UFC star's name during 'JRE' podcast: 'You motherf*****s with your nicknames'
When Joe Rogan failed to recall UFC star's name during 'JRE' podcast: 'You motherf*****s with your nicknames'
The gaffe occurred when Joe Rogan and UFC heavyweight veteran, Brendan Schaub, reviewed the Dos Anjos vs Alvarez event on 'The JRE' show
2023-06-29 14:56