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A large torpedo-shaped device located near an island between Bali and Lombok has sparked concerns of being a Chinese undersea monitoring system. The Indonesian Navy, after a fisherman’s discovery, is conducting a detailed examination. The device’s origin, purpose, and data are under scrutiny. Defence analysts have identified the device as a Chinese Deep-Sea Real-Time Transmission Mooring System focusing on underwater attack and defence. The device is capable of monitoring undersea conditions and nearby vessels, serving potential military uses. The Chinese 710 Research Institute’s involvement raises concerns about Chinese presence in the region and real-time data acquisition on strategic waterways. The…
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