Chinese Shipper COSCO Collected Intelligence for Beijing Using Concealed Equipment, US Officials Say

US officials have accused Chinese shipping giant COSCO of collecting intelligence for Beijing through concealed equipment, raising concerns about the security implications of its operations. The allegations suggest that commercial maritime infrastructure may have been used for more than logistical purposes, though officials have not publicly detailed the evidence or identified every device involved. COSCO has faced growing scrutiny in Western countries, where policymakers are examining the potential risks posed by Chinese-owned companies operating near sensitive ports and strategic waterways.