RealFeedApp Analysis of 200 vessels from 47 nations reveals China's disproportionate activity
A report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies analyzed 200 research vessels from 47 nations, finding Chinese ships spend a statistically significant larger share of time near critical infrastructure.
- Field
- computer security
- What they did
- A report found that Chinese research vessels spend more time loitering near Pacific undersea cables than any other nation, using 'lawnmower' patterns to map the seafloor.
- Why it matters
- This persistent activity suggests China may be leveraging its civilian fleet for underwater data collection intended for potential military purposes.
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