An Evergreen ship has been detained in the Chinese port of Qingdao for investigation after colliding with another vessel.

According to reports, the Ever Lucid collided with an unnamed Chinese cargo ship around 1 a.m. local time on March 14th. The vessel had departed from Qingdao just before 10 p.m. local time on March 13, while the Taipei-flagged Ever Lucid was supposed to be sailing from Shanghai to the port of Ningbo.

The Ever Lucid's captain realized that the Chinese vessel's 12 crew members were in distress and turned back to help rescue them.

Local media reported that the Chinese vessel had failed to comply with collision avoidance guidelines.

Evergreen Marine said in a press statement: "As instructed by the local maritime authorities, Ever Lucid dropped anchor in Qingdao. The Chinese freighter was also safely transferred to a berth in the harbor. Both crews are currently cooperating with the maritime investigation team. Fortunately, the accident only resulted in damage to the ship's hull, with no injuries or fuel leakage reported."

Taiwan's Transportation Safety Board has said it will not launch an investigation.

China-based port equipment manufacturer Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC) responded to recent allegations claiming that its machines could pose a cybersecurity threat to the United States.

The largest port crane manufacturer in the world said it "always strictly adheres to the laws and regulations of relevant countries and regions and has been operating in compliance with the applicable laws and regulatory requirements."

The Chinese company pointed out that its cranes are used in several ports worldwide, including the United States, and are designed, manufactured, transported, assembled, commissioned and delivered strictly following international standards, applicable laws and regulations, while technical specifications are determined by each customer.

ZPMC denied claims from US politicians that its equipment could be dangerous for US cybersecurity, highlighting that such reports, without a sufficient review of the facts can easily mislead the public.

The Chinese authorities have published a master plan for the establishment of the Shanghai Eastern Hub International Business Cooperation Zone (hereinafter referred to as the Zone) in Shanghai.

According to the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China, the 880 thousand square meter project adjacent to Shanghai International Airport "Pudong" will allow foreign guests arriving in the city through this airport for commercial purposes to stay on the territory of the Zone for 30 days without the need to check visas and other documents authorizing entry into China. In addition, the personal belongings and luggage of such persons will be directly sent to the Zone after being inspected at the airport under the expedited procedure.

Favorable measures to ensure the convenience of business meetings and negotiations are aimed at better meeting the needs of short-term international commercial activities.

According to the document, the Zone will be tentatively completed in 2025. It will start operating in closed mode in 2028 and will be fully completed by 2030.

According to the data, Shanghai is currently home to more than 75,000 companies with foreign capital, 956 regional headquarters of multinational corporations and 561 overseas research and development centers.