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Suspected Chinese Vessel Under Scrutiny After Baltic Sea Cable Cuts


Tensions are high in the Baltic Sea after a Chinese cargo ship, the Yi Peng 3, became the prime suspect in the recent severing of critical undersea cables connecting Germany and Finland, as well as Sweden and Lithuania.

The incident comes just days after European nations, including Germany, Finland, Sweden, and Lithuania, were considering sanctions against China. The timing has raised suspicions among some officials, with Finnish politician Pekka Virkki noting the near-simultaneous occurrence of the cable cuts with Thailand's traditional Yi Peng festival.

Social media has been abuzz with speculation, with many users pointing to the Yi Peng 3's presence near the cables at the time of the damage. Independent researcher Paulus DeMascou went further, directly accusing China of sabotage. However, others have urged caution, with some highlighting the possibility of coincidence.

Danish authorities appear to be taking the situation seriously. Reports indicate that the Danish frigate


HDMS Niels Juel is currently shadowing the Yi Peng 3, with a patrol boat also reportedly closing in.

The incident with the Yi Peng 3 follows a similar event in 2023, where a Chinese-flagged vessel was linked to the destruction of the Balticconnector gas pipeline.

While the investigation into the recent cable cuts is ongoing, the potential involvement of the Yi Peng 3 has raised concerns about deliberate sabotage and could further strain relations between Europe and China.


Chinese-flagged cargo ship Yi Peng 3 crossed both submarine cables C-Lion 1 and BSC at times matching when they broke. She was shadowed by Danish navy for a while during night and is now in Danish Straits leaving Baltics. No signs of boarding. AIS-caveats apply.

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— auonsson (@auonsson.bsky.social) 19 novembre 2024 alle ore 10:50

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