GOP Rep claims Chinese espionage activities in the US increase during Biden’s presidency.
Biden administration fails to safeguard the United States from CCP espionage
Chinese spy operations on U.S. soil have skyrocketed under the Biden administration, according to Rep. Mike Gallagher (R., Wis.), the Republican chair of Congress’s Select Committee on China. He revealed that numerous espionage activities have targeted American military bases, raising concerns about the administration’s inability to protect the country from Chinese Communist Party (CCP) espionage.
Gallagher criticized the Biden administration’s reliance on failed diplomatic and economic engagement, despite incidents such as the CCP flying a spy balloon across the U.S., hacking senior U.S. cabinet officials, and infiltrating sensitive military sites. The lack of action to fortify these sites against potential spy rings is causing alarm on Capitol Hill.
Growing Threat
Expressing their concerns, Gallagher and several other Republicans on the committee wrote a letter to the FBI and Pentagon, highlighting the increasing trend of individuals working on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party to obtain sensitive information about America’s military, economic, and technological secrets. The committee revealed that Chinese citizens have attempted to access military bases and other sensitive sites over one hundred times in recent years. They even managed to infiltrate a U.S. Army test range and gain access to numerous missile sites. The committee also discovered instances where individuals used drone technology to surveil military bases and others found scuba diving near a launch site for U.S. spy satellites and other sensitive military equipment.
Targeting the White House
In addition to the focus on military sites, China is also making ongoing efforts to collect intelligence on the White House, including its layout, security, and communications equipment.
Controversial Incident
A highly publicized incident occurred in January when a Chinese-owned spy balloon traversed the entire continental United States before being shot down by the military. The balloon collected sensitive data from American military sites, emphasizing the severity of the situation. However, GOP officials criticized the Biden administration for withholding timely information about national security.
Failed Charm Offensive
Despite senior Biden administration officials making trips to China in an attempt to improve relations with the Communist regime, the CCP continues to send spies into America. Prior to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo’s visit to China in August, she and other senior U.S. officials were hacked by individuals in China.
Gallagher emphasized that the Biden administration’s charm offensive with Beijing is ineffective and called for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and FBI Director Christopher Wray to provide a briefing to the Select Committee. The committee has requested a classified briefing on China’s spy operations and a rundown of the CCP’s latest espionage activities. They also seek access to documents related to a 2018 security review conducted by the Pentagon on military base security to better understand how the Department of Defense and FBI are protecting against these threats.
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Furthermore, Gallagher stressed that the Biden administration’s soft approach towards China is exacerbating the problem. He argued that while diplomatic and economic engagement may have been touted as a means to address the issue, the reality is that the CCP has taken advantage of this approach and continued to increase its espionage activities in the United States.
Failure to Act
The failure to take decisive action against Chinese espionage is not only a national security issue but also a direct violation of the Biden administration’s promise to protect American interests. It is alarming to see how the government has allowed the situation to worsen, with Chinese spies operating freely and attempting to access crucial military and technological information.
In addition, reports have emerged highlighting the lack of resources dedicated to countering the Chinese espionage threat. The United States relied largely on traditional intelligence methods and failed to adapt to the changing landscape of cyber espionage. The lack of investment and emphasis on cybersecurity has left the nation vulnerable to these types of attacks.
Path Forward
To address this growing threat, it is imperative that the Biden administration takes immediate action. This should include increasing funding for cybersecurity and intelligence agencies, as well as implementing robust security measures at sensitive military and technological sites. Furthermore, there needs to be a shift in approach towards China, emphasizing the protection of American interests and holding the CCP accountable for its espionage activities.
Congress also has a crucial role to play in addressing this issue. Bipartisan cooperation is necessary to pass legislation that strengthens cybersecurity, enhances intelligence capabilities, and provides the necessary resources to combat Chinese espionage effectively.
Conclusion
The increasing Chinese espionage activities on U.S. soil under the Biden administration’s watch are deeply concerning. It is evident that the current approach of diplomatic and economic engagement is not working, and a new strategy is needed to safeguard the United States from CCP espionage.
The government must prioritize national security and invest in cybersecurity and intelligence capabilities to tackle this growing threat effectively. Failure to take decisive action not only compromises American interests but also undermines the trust and confidence of the American people in their government’s ability to protect them.
It is time for the Biden administration to acknowledge the seriousness of this issue and take the necessary steps to ensure that the United States remains safe from CCP espionage.
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