House China Panel Says Beijing Uses Commercial Ships for Intelligence Collection

The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party alleges that China utilizes its commercial vessels for intelligence gathering and to further military objectives. New accusations involving COSCO have intensified scrutiny in Washington. The committee asserts that China leverages commercial shipping to threaten the United States and its critical infrastructure.

• China uses commercial vessels to collect intelligence and advance military objectives.
• New allegations involving Chinese state-owned shipping giant COSCO have drawn renewed scrutiny.
• The PLA and CCP collaborate to use commercial vessels for harassment, intimidation, intelligence collection, and aggression.
• China leverages commercial shipping against the U.S. and threatens critical infrastructure.