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China has denied reports that it is building a spy base on Cuba. The Chinese government called the reports "groundless" and said that there is no truth to them.
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The White House has also said that it has no evidence to support the reports. A spokesperson for the White House said that the administration is "aware of the reports" but that "there is no evidence to corroborate them."
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A Chinese espionage outpost on Cuba has prompted fears about China's expanding military footprint in the Caribbean. The claims of a spy post on Cuba suggest that China is aiming to extend its strategic reach in the Americas.
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The revelations damaged US-Cuba ties. Since decades, ties between the US and Cuba have improved. A Chinese espionage station in Cuba may hinder such attempts.
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Chinese espionage bases in Cuba are unconfirmed. The Chinese government denies the accusations, the White House says there is no proof, and there is no independent confirmation.
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More information may emerge as the reports progress. If accurate, the claims would have major repercussions.
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Note that reports are reports. They are unsupported and refuted by the Chinese government. Take reports with a grain of salt until more is known.