COSCO denies allegations of covert intelligence collection on its vessels

COSCO, China's state-owned shipping giant, has publicly denied claims that it used concealed equipment on its vessels to collect intelligence for Beijing, labeling the allegations 'totally unfounded.' The denial follows unspecified accusations, likely from Western security sources, amid heightened scrutiny of Chinese commercial entities. This development underscores growing geopolitical friction over maritime security and Chinese corporate activities, though the veracity of the original claims remains unverified.