GOP Demands Retaliation Over China Spying
Three House Republicans are calling for the removal of a Chinese shipping company's vessels from a U.S. port program amid allegations they are used for military surveillance. The lawmakers cite reports that vessels operated by COSCO, owned by the Chinese government, used covert equipment to intercept military communications near U.S. coastlines. Despite the Pentagon designating COSCO as a Chinese military company, the vessels continue to benefit from a Coast Guard program that reduces inspection requirements, prompting requests for stricter scrutiny and potential revocation of privileges.
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