U.S. officials have raised concerns that China's state-owned shipping company, COSCO, is using its cargo vessels for military spying. This allegation highlights a potential link between COSCO and China's intelligence activities.
COSCO has allegedly equipped its ships with advanced technology to collect military communications.
U.S. officials claim this operation allows China to gather intelligence on military communications and monitor shipping lanes.
The Chinese Embassy in Washington denied these allegations, calling them baseless.
A 2025 report from the U.S. Naval War College suggested that China's military may use commercial fleets for intelligence.
COSCO is linked to China's military, as noted by the Pentagon, but there are no formal sanctions against the company.
COSCO is an important player in U.S. trade, complicating any efforts to restrict its operations in America.
These allegations arise as a summit between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping approaches, where trade and security will be discussed.
The concerns over COSCO's activities signify ongoing tensions in U.S.-China relations, especially regarding national security and economic dependencies.
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