Denmark’s military said today it remains close to a Chinese ship lying idle in Danish waters, days after two fiber optic telecommunications data cables were cut in the Baltic Sea.
The Chinese bulk carrier Yi Peng 3 was anchored today in the Kattegat Strait between Denmark and Sweden, while a Danish navy patrol vessel was anchored nearby, MarineTraffic ship tracking data showed.
“The Danish Armed Forces can confirm that we are present in the area near the Chinese ship Yi Peng 3,” the military said in a post on social media platform X, adding that it had no further comment to make.
It is quite rare for the Danish military to publicly comment on individual ships traveling in Danish waters. He did not mention the damage caused to the cables or explain why he remained near the ship.
Swedish police later told the TT news agency that they were also interested in the Yi Peng 3, adding that there may be other vessels of interest in Sweden’s investigation.
The Chinese ship sailed from the Russian port of Ust-Luga on November 15 and was in the areas where the cables were damaged, according to traffic data, which showed other ships were also in those areas.
A cable running between Sweden and Lithuania was cut on Sunday and another between Finland and Germany was cut less than 24 hours later on Monday.
The cut occurred in Sweden’s exclusive economic zone, and Swedish prosecutors opened a preliminary investigation on Tuesday on suspicion of sabotage.
Sweden’s Civil Protection Minister Karl-Oscar Bolin told Reuters on Tuesday that the country’s armed forces and coastguard had detected ship movements that corresponded to the outage of two telecommunications cables in the Baltic Sea.
A Chinese government spokesman said today that it always requires its ships to comply with relevant laws and regulations.
“We also attach great importance to the protection of seabed infrastructure and, together with the international community, actively promote the construction and protection of submarine cables and other international infrastructure,” the spokesman said.
European governments on Tuesday accused Russia of escalating hybrid attacks against Ukraine’s western allies, but stopped short of directly blaming Russia for the destruction of the cables.
Asked about the issue on Wednesday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told a regular briefing of reporters: “It is completely absurd to keep blaming Russia for everything for no reason.”
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**Considering the challenges of securing vast underwater areas, what concrete steps can be taken to improve the physical security of undersea cables, and how can technological advancements assist in this effort?**
## World Today News Interview:
**Theme: Suspicious Activity in the Baltic Sea**
**Guests:**
* **Dr. Anna Petrov:** Maritime Security Specialist at the Royal Danish Defence College
* **Mr. Lars Jensen:** Former Head of Network Security, Telecom Global
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World Today News. In a developing story, a Chinese vessel is at the center of an investigation into the sabotage of two vital undersea communication cables in the Baltic Sea. Denmark’s military is closely monitoring the ship, raising concerns about potential foreign interference.
Let’s discuss this incident with our experts: Dr. Anna Petrov, a maritime security specialist, and Mr. Lars Jensen, former head of network security at a global telecommunications company.
**Section 1: The Incident**
* **Host:** Dr. Petrov, could you explain the significance of these undersea cables and the potential consequences of their disruption?
* **Host:** Mr. Jensen, from a technical standpoint, how vulnerable are these cables to sabotage, and how difficult would it be to pinpoint the culprits? *
**Section 2: The Chinese Connection**
* **Host:** Dr. Petrov, given the proximity of the Chinese vessel to the damaged cables and the increased tensions between the West and China, how significant is the potential for Chinese involvement?
* **Host:** Mr. Jensen, China has denied any wrongdoing and emphasized its commitment to protecting undersea infrastructure. What considerations should we take into account when interpreting their statement?
**Section 3: Geopolitical Implications**
* **Host:** Dr. Petrov, European governments have accused Russia of escalating hybrid attacks against its Western allies. Could this incident be linked to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine?
* **Host:** Mr. Jensen, what are the potential consequences of this incident for international cybersecurity and data security in a world increasingly reliant on undersea cables?
**Section 4: Moving Forward**
* **Host:** Dr. Petrov, what measures could be taken to prevent future sabotage of undersea cables, considering the difficulty of securing vast expanses of the ocean floor?
* **Host:** Mr. Jensen,
what role should international cooperation play in addressing these threats to global communication infrastructure?
**Concluding Remarks:**
This incident raises critical questions about the vulnerabilities of our interconnected world and the potential consequences of geopolitical tensions. It’s a stark reminder of the importance of international cooperation and robust security measures in safeguarding our critical infrastructure.
Thank you to Dr. Petrov and Mr. Jensen for sharing their expertise with us today. We will continue to monitor this developing story and its impact on the world stage.
