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China's Ministry of State Security Retrieves Deep-Sea Spying Devices in South China Sea, Including Underwater 'Lighthouses' for Foreign Submarines

Oct 29, 2024, 02:50 AM

China's Ministry of State Security announced the retrieval of deep-sea spying devices, including underwater 'lighthouses' designed to guide the transit of foreign submarines. The ministry's statement highlighted the devices' capabilities to operate both on the ocean surface and at seabed levels, raising concerns about espionage and national security in the South China Sea. The announcement underscores China's vigilance regarding foreign military activities in its territorial waters.