Congressman Tony Gonzales (R-TX), a 20-year Navy veteran, cautions that China's alleged agreement with Cuba to establish a spy base indicates Beijing's preparation for conflict. He emphasizes the critical role of information dominance in warfare, asserting that China aims to rival the U.S. in this domain.

Gonzales argues that controlling information is key to controlling any conflict. He believes China recognizes this and is actively working to catch up to the United States' intelligence capabilities.

The Wall Street Journal initially reported the purported secret deal, suggesting the facility would enable China to intercept communications across the southeastern U.S., a region housing numerous military installations. While the White House has denied the accuracy of these reports, the alleged agreement follows the Chinese spy balloon incident earlier this year, raising concerns about China's increasingly aggressive intelligence gathering.

Gonzales interprets these actions as indicative of China's trajectory. He underscores the importance of taking adversaries' statements seriously, referencing China's identification of the U.S. as its primary threat.

He points to China's activities in the South China Sea, along with its efforts to establish bases in South America and the Caribbean, as further evidence of its preparations for a potential conflict with the United States. Gonzales urges preparedness for such a scenario.

Advocating for a unified American response, Gonzales calls for resistance against China's base-building initiatives and robust support for Taiwan, which China claims as its territory. He stresses the need for firmness in dealing with China and advocates for expediting military aid to Taiwan to deter conflict. As co-chair of the bipartisan For Country Caucus, Gonzales is working to prioritize sending more equipment to Taiwan as a preventative measure.

Having served in two wars, Gonzales emphasizes his desire to avoid further conflict. He believes that demonstrating support for allies and maintaining a strong stance are crucial to deterring adversaries and preventing future wars.