https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-wiretapped-red-sea-with-spy-hub-6-miles-from-us-base-ex-pentagon-official-warnsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-wiretapped-red-sea-with-spy-hub-6-miles-from-us-base-ex-pentagon-official-warnshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-wiretapped-red-sea-with-spy-hub-6-miles-from-us-base-ex-pentagon-official-warns#u80627Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:11:00 +0000China has upgraded its military facility in Djibouti to enhance intelligence gathering and spy capabilities. The site is located six miles from the largest US military base in the region. This expansion allows the People's Liberation Army to monitor foreign military operations in the Middle East and the Red Sea. The development coincides with Houthi attacks on vital sea routes and preparations for a visit to Washington by President Xi.Why it mattersDjibouti serves as a strategic chokepoint for global shipping and military transit. The proximity of Chinese and American bases creates a high