China To Put Military Troops 90 Miles From U.S.

According to The Wall Street Journal, China plans to station military troops just 90 miles away from the U.S. by establishing a new joint military training facility.

Chinese troop stationed on America's doorstep? The Wall Street Journal is reporting Tuesday that China is in negotiations with the Cuban government to establish a  new joint military training facility on the island.

The newspaper says the two sides are already in advanced negotiations about opening the facility, which would reportedly be in northern Cuba, sparking fears among US officials that it could eventually host a permanent Chinese troop presence. The Biden administration is seeking to intervene with Cuban officials, attempting to block the possibility. 

It's also believed that China would expand its espionage capabilities and activities given the military foothold would be a mere 100 miles off Florida's coast. This comes on the heels of widespread reports earlier this month that China wants to use Cub...

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