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Chinese research ship near Batanes sparks undersea cable concerns

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A Chinese research vessel, the Jia Hai Ke 7, has been observed loitering near the Philippine province of Batanes, raising concerns about potential undersea cable interference. The Philippine coastguard reported the ship's presence, noting its movement patterns are inconsistent with simple transit and suggest marine scientific research. This area is a geopolitical flashpoint, and the vessel's activities have heightened tensions. AI

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Chinese research ship near Batanes sparks undersea cable concerns

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alyssa Chen ·

    Chinese research ship near the Batanes sparks undersea cable concerns in Manila

    A Chinese civilian research vessel has spent more than a week conducting operations in waters off the Philippines’ Batanes Islands, an area that has become a new geopolitical battleground as Beijing ramps up pressure against Manila-Tokyo delimitation efforts. Data recorded via th…

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