Was it an Accident? China's Narrative on Baltic Pipeline Damage Questioned

China has, for the first time, acknowledged that the Chinese-owned cargo ship NewNew Polar Bear was responsible for damaging the Balticconnector gas pipeline in October 2023. However, European officials may not be buying the explanation for how. Finding Perspective: The South China Morning Post reported on August 12 that Chinese authorities conducted their own internal investigation and have shared the results with the Estonian and Finnish governments. According to the Chinese report seen by some ministries, the incident is said to be an accident…