- Chinese citizens posing as tourists have made multiple attempts to access military facilities in Alaska, raising concerns of spying and probing for information on U.S. military capabilities in the region.
- Incidents at bases like Fort Wainwright have involved Chinese nationals being apprehended, claiming to have gotten lost while touring the area.
- The U.S. military has increased security measures to protect installations and personnel, but concerns remain about potential spying and the monitoring of military communications. The tensions between the U.S. and China, along with China’s activities in the Arctic region, add to the significance of Alaska for national defense. Read More