Questions emerge over China spying on US military bases

The Biden administration blocked a Chinese cryptocurrency mining company, MineOne Partners, from owning land near a U.S. nuclear missile base in Wyoming due to national security concerns. The proximity to F.E. Warren Air Force Base was deemed a risk, with suspicions of potential surveillance activities. MineOne, linked to Chinese nationals, had purchased the land without proper notification, raising alarms about espionage intentions.

Reports indicate a rise in attempts by Chinese nationals to access U.S. military sites, often under false pretenses. This activity is part of broader surveillance efforts by the Chinese Communist Party, which includes collecting open-source intelligence to analyze U.S. security measures. The U.S. government has responded by ordering MineOne to dismantle its operations and sell the property, amidst ongoing concerns about espionage and intellectual property theft by Chinese entities.