WASHINGTON -Secretary of State Antony Blinken revealed on Monday that the Biden administration's diplomatic measures have effectively hindered China's attempt to extend its military influence worldwide. In anticipation of his upcoming visit to Beijing, Blinken addressed the issue of a recent Wall Street Journal report, which highlighted ongoing spying activities in Cuba. He emphasized that China's actions in Cuba were part of a larger global campaign by Beijing to expand its presence abroad.

Blinken also mentioned that since President Joe Biden assumed office in January 2021, the United States has taken significant actions to address this issue, resulting in tangible outcomes. However, he did not provide specific details regarding these outcomes. Blinken stated that according to experts' assessments, the diplomatic efforts undertaken by the US have effectively impeded the People's Republic of China's initiatives.

China has refuted claims of using Cuba as a spying hub, rejecting the allegations on Monday. Secretary of State Antony Blinken acknowledged that the Trump administration had knowledge of China's intelligence-collection facility upgrade in Cuba back in 2019 but admitted that efforts to address the situation had fallen short.

Blinken revealed that the incoming Biden administration was briefed on China's broader initiatives to expand its logistical and collection infrastructure overseas, enabling them to project and sustain military power over greater distances, including the upgrade in Cuba. President Biden subsequently directed his team to adopt a more direct approach, engaging with governments considering hosting Chinese bases and sharing information with them.

Blinken emphasized that since then, the Biden administration has been quietly and carefully executing this strategy, resulting in what they perceive as favorable outcomes. While he couldn't disclose specific steps taken, Blinken emphasized that diplomacy serves as the foundation of their approach.