Washington DC, May 8 -- China's communist government is suspected of operating electronic intelligence gathering sites in Cuba, with four bases allegedly targeting US military and communications, according to testimony before a House committee, as reported by The Washington Times.

Ryan C Berg, a Latin America security expert, testified before the House Homeland Security subcommittee on transportation and maritime security, revealing that three of the suspected Chinese intelligence bases are located near Havana on Cuba's north coast. In contrast, a fourth is positioned near Santiago de Cuba on the island's opposite side.

As many as 12 signals intelligence (SIGINT) sites have been identified in Cuba, with their strategic placement allowin...