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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published August 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET · Updated August 13, 2026 at 2:06 PM ET

Chinese intelligence official buys building overlooking the White House

2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Daily Caller. Verification: Corroborated (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

A Chinese intelligence official has purchased a building overlooking the White House. Reports describe the acquisition as especially alarming given the buyer's ties to Chinese intelligence.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 7 hr ago, when Daily Caller reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from WND.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

WND 3 hr ago
‘Especially alarming’: CCP intel official buys building overlooking White House
Daily Caller 7 hr ago
EXCLUSIVE: CCP Intelligence Official Buys Building Steps From White House

Coverage timeline

Aug 13, 9:00 AM ET
7 hr ago
Daily Caller
EXCLUSIVE: CCP Intelligence Official Buys Building Steps From White House
Aug 13, 12:25 PM ET
3 hr ago
WND
‘Especially alarming’: CCP intel official buys building overlooking White House
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