Rapid Response: Maritime-Security Claims Require Evidence, Transparency and Proportionate Action

RAPID RESPONSE | September 5, 2026 | P5-EVT-2026-0904-04

U.S. officials have alleged that COSCO vessels collected intelligence; COSCO and the Mainland Chinese government’s embassy deny the claims. The specific concealed-equipment allegation remains unsupported by public technical evidence. Free China calls for disclosure of substantiated findings where security permits, transparent port-security standards and proportionate measures based on verified risk rather than assumption.

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News + Editorial: U.S. Officials Accuse COSCO Ships of Intelligence Collection; COSCO Denies the Allegations
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