Amid rising suspicions surrounding severed telecom cables in the Baltic Sea, China has expressed a willingness to collaborate with nations investigating the incident, emphasizing its readiness to “find out the truth.”
Sections of the cables were damaged on November 17 and 18 within Swedish waters near Denmark. Although attention has focused on the Chinese ship Yi Peng 3, which reportedly passed over the cables during the critical timeframe, no direct evidence links the vessel to the damage. The ship has remained anchored in the Kattegat Strait between Sweden and Denmark since November 19.
Swedish authorities have formally requested China’s cooperation to clarify the events. Addressing the situation, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson stated, “China is willing to work with relevant countries to uncover the facts,” noting ongoing communication with Sweden on the matter.
The Swedish Coast Guard and Denmark’s navy have been monitoring the vessel closely, with heightened surveillance since the weekend. Both nations are intent on resolving the mystery, as the severed cables have raised questions about maritime security in the region.
