FL S0540

Florida Senate Memorial 540, sponsored by Senator Avila, urges the U.S. Secretary of State to condemn the emerging partnership between the Chinese Communist Party and Cuba's communist regime, particularly regarding espionage and military capabilities on the island

Cites reports from June 2023 that China and Cuba reached an agreement to build an electronic eavesdropping station in Cuba, potentially worth billions of dollars to Cuba, and that China has been operating a spy base there since 2019

References the February 4, 2023, shootdown of a Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast, which the U.S. military confirmed was used to intercept electronic signals and monitor sensitive military sites

Urges condemnation of China for establishing a potential military and intelligence base approximately 90 miles from the United States, characterized as an aggressive action threatening national security

Directs the Secretary of State to distribute copies of the memorial to the President, the U.S. Senate President, the Speaker of the U.S. House, the Secretary of State, and all members of Florida's congressional delegation