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Chinese research vessels loiter near Pacific undersea cables, report finds

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A report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies indicates that Chinese research vessels spend more time near Pacific undersea cables than any other nation. These civilian vessels employ 'lawnmower' patterns, which are typically used for seafloor mapping, raising concerns that China may be collecting data for potential sabotage or submarine operations. This activity is seen as a 'gray zone research activity' that could support China's territorial claims and military objectives. AI

RANK_REASON Report details concerning activity by a nation's research fleet near critical infrastructure, suggesting potential military applications. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Chinese research vessels loiter near Pacific undersea cables, report finds

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Ben Stockton ·

    Chinese research vessels loiter near Pacific undersea cables more than any other nation, report finds

    Chinese vessels are spending more time near undersea cables in the Pacific than nearly 50 other nations, according to a new report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

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