Chinese Firms Are Selling U.S. Military Positions in the Middle East — Washington Needs to Treat It as Hostile Support (opens in new tab)

According to a report by the The Washington Post, there has been a surge in Chinese private companies offering detailed intelligence on the locations and movements of U.S. military forces in the Middle East. These firms combine satellite imagery with AI-driven analysis and market that information globally, with many maintaining links to China’s state system or benefiting from government backing.