US Denies Claims That China Struck Deal With Cuba to Build Spy Base

US Denies Claims That China Struck Deal With Cuba to Build Spy Base
U.S. Department of Defense press secretary Gen. Patrick S. Ryder speaks at a press conference at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, on April 13, 2023. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
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The United States on Thursday denied a report that China had struck an agreement with Cuba to build an electronic surveillance facility on the island, which is some 100 miles from Florida and home to U.S. military installations.

Pentagon spokesman Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said the Defense Department was “not aware of China and Cuba developing any type of spy stations separately” but that it will continue monitoring the countries’ relations.

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