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COSCO denies claims that its container ships support a Chinese spying network

COSCO rejected U.S. claims that its container ships serve as part of Beijing's global spy network. The supplied report provides no indication of confirmed espionage or operational disruption.

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The dispute reflects growing U.S.-China tensions over maritime security and the strategic role of commercial shipping.

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  1. COSCO Denies US Claims Its Container Ships Serve As Beijing's Global Spy Network ↗zerohedge.com · Recorded source date: Sep 6, 2026, 1:46 AM UTC

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