According to US officials, Chinese shipper COSCO uses concealed equipment to gather intelligence for Beijing. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.
COSCO is one of the world's largest container shipping companies. According to US officials, the company installs concealed equipment on its vessels and uses it to transmit intelligence information to the Chinese government. This data could give Beijing a military and economic advantage.
These allegations could damage COSCO's international reputation. The company has already faced US sanctions in the past. US officials have not yet disclosed details of the matter, but their statements have caused a significant stir in the international community.
COSCO's actions could further escalate tensions between the US and China. The trade war and technological rivalry between the two countries are already at a high level. These new allegations are likely to be another heavy blow to bilateral relations.
In Reuters' exclusive report, the names of US officials are not mentioned, but according to their statements, COSCO's intelligence activities have been ongoing for a long time. How accurate this information is remains unclear, but it could have a major impact on international maritime trade.
COSCO has not yet officially responded to these allegations. However, experts suggest that if this information is confirmed, new sanctions could be imposed on COSCO. This situation could also affect the global freight market, as COSCO is one of the major players in the industry.