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CIA Accused of Proposing Strategies to Undermine U.S. Interests

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  Published in Politics and Government on Friday, February 13th 2026 at 1:42 GMT by CNN
      Locales: CHINA, UNITED STATES

Washington D.C. - February 13th, 2026 - A bombshell report by Yahoo News alleging the Central Intelligence Agency presented proposals to Chinese military officers detailing strategies to undermine U.S. interests and fracture its global alliances has sent shockwaves through Washington, triggering demands for a full investigation and raising fundamental questions about the integrity of American intelligence operations. The claims, if substantiated, represent a potentially catastrophic breach of trust and a profound national security risk.

The report, which surfaced late Thursday, details how the CIA allegedly pitched concepts to Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) officers that explored avenues for leveraging China's growing influence in strategically important regions - specifically Africa and South America - to create instability and directly challenge American power. These strategies purportedly included exploiting existing socio-economic grievances, funding proxy groups, and amplifying anti-American narratives. While the specific details of the proposals remain classified, sources described them as outlining concrete, actionable plans, not simply theoretical "what ifs."

According to the Yahoo News investigation, the CIA maintains these proposals were a calculated intelligence-gathering operation - a form of 'red teaming' designed to gauge China's reactions, intentions, and potential vulnerabilities. The agency asserts that the ideas were deliberately outlandish and that the Chinese officers rejected them outright. The CIA claims the entire exercise was intended to discover what China might consider, not to suggest actions they might take. However, critics are dismissing this explanation as deeply disingenuous, arguing that presenting such plans, even as a 'test,' represents a dangerous crossing of lines.

The immediate fallout has been swift and fierce. Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers have expressed outrage and demanded answers. Senator Evelyn Hayes (D-CA), a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, released a statement calling the allegations "deeply disturbing" and vowing to "hold a full and transparent hearing to determine the veracity of these claims and to hold accountable anyone who authorized such a reckless operation." On the other side of the aisle, Representative Marcus Cole (R-TX), Chairman of the House Oversight Committee, announced his committee will launch its own investigation, promising to "leave no stone unturned" in uncovering the truth.

"The idea that U.S. intelligence officers would proactively offer plans to a potential adversary on how to weaken America is frankly appalling," Cole stated in a press conference this morning. "Whether this was a misguided attempt at intelligence gathering or something far more sinister, it demands a thorough and impartial investigation."

The implications of this alleged operation extend far beyond partisan politics. Intelligence experts are warning that, even if the Chinese officers genuinely dismissed the proposals, the mere fact that they were presented could irreparably damage trust between U.S. and Chinese intelligence agencies. This could severely hinder future cooperation on critical issues like counterterrorism, nuclear proliferation, and cybersecurity. Furthermore, if details of the proposals were to leak - and given the current media climate, that risk is substantial - it could be exploited by China to justify its own actions and further erode international confidence in U.S. leadership.

Dr. Anya Sharma, a geopolitical analyst at the Institute for Strategic Studies, explained, "This isn't just about a rogue operation gone wrong. It's about the potential for a catastrophic breakdown in strategic trust. Even the perception of collusion, justified or not, will embolden China and undermine U.S. credibility on the world stage."

Several key questions remain unanswered. What level of authorization did this operation receive? Were senior officials aware of the plans? What was the precise motivation behind presenting these proposals? And crucially, what was the full extent of the Chinese officers' response? Was their rejection of the ideas genuine, or was it a calculated maneuver to gather further intelligence on U.S. thinking?

The Biden administration has remained relatively tight-lipped, issuing a brief statement acknowledging the report and promising "full cooperation with any legitimate investigation." However, critics argue that this response is insufficient, and that the administration needs to proactively address the public's concerns and demonstrate a commitment to transparency. The pressure on the CIA and the White House is likely to mount in the coming days and weeks as lawmakers and the public demand a full accounting of this extraordinary and potentially damaging episode.