China 'wiretaps' US base via 6-mile Red Sea spy hub, ex-Pentagon official warns

A former Pentagon official has warned that China has transformed the Red Sea into a 'dangerous surveillance hub' by establishing a spy hub six miles from a US military base, marking an escalation in Beijing's presence in the region. The development comes as reported upgrades to China's military footprint have significantly expanded its influence over the global waterways. This move has heightened tensions between the two nations and raised concerns about national security. Experts are urging increased scrutiny of China's growing military capabilities.