Sweden has announced that it has sent a formal request to China for cooperation over the suspected sabotage of two undersea cables in the Baltic Sea.

Sweden seeks clarity from China about suspected sabotage of undersea cables

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2024-11-28 21:30:02

Sweden has announced that it has sent a formal request to China for cooperation over the suspected sabotage of two undersea cables in the Baltic Sea.

The prime minister, Ulf Kristersson, said on Thursday that Swedish authorities were seeking “clarity” from China about what happened to the two fibre-optic cables between Finland and Germany and Sweden and Lithuania last week.

“Today I can tell you that we have additionally sent a formal request to work together with Swedish authorities to get clarity about what has happened,” he said in a press conference.

It comes amid speculation about the Chinese ship Yi Peng 3, which sailed over the cables at about the time they were severed and has remained anchored since 19 November in the Kattegat strait between Sweden and Denmark, where it is being monitored by multiple vessels, including the Danish navy.

Sweden, which is leading the investigation, has declined to comment on the claims and China’s foreign ministry has denied any responsibility.