US' groundless COSCO smearing aimed at protecting its own hegemonic interests: China Daily editorial chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-09-03 20:13

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202609/03/WS6a996452e4b06d4aa055c3c1.html In yet another attempt to crack down on Chinese shipping enterprises, two senior officials from the United States administration have made baseless allegations against COSCO Shipping Holdings, claiming that the Chinese company uses "concealed equipment" on its ships to "spy on" military communications near the coastlines of target nations, including the US.