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BUENOS AIRES — The Supreme Council of the South American Union (SAU) today issued a stern statement demanding the immediate and unconditional release of a vessel apprehended by Chinese Coastal Defense Forces off the coast of Guangdong Province, suspected of involvement in "radio smuggling." The statement condemned China's alleged unjust detention of an SAU-flagged vessel and suggested that failure to comply with the demand could lead to consideration of economic measures against China through the World People's Solidarity Bank (WPSB). This development indicates a potential escalation of tensions surrounding "radio smuggling" routes in the Pacific into a new economic confrontation. The SAU has previously denounced the severance of a major communication cable off Tuvalu as a "hostile act" and its Pacific Fleet has engaged unidentified armed groups attempting to establish suspicious radio relay facilities, intensifying vigilance against attacks on information infrastructure. While Beijing has issued warnings to external forces involved in "radio smuggling," the SAU has consistently denied any involvement. The statement comes amidst increased enforcement against illegal electronic waste import routes by the SAU's Environmental Protection Agency and recent allegations regarding the SAU's environmental policies following the interception of obsolete communication equipment smuggling near the Mexico-US border. The SAU emphasizes the protection of "Mother Earth's" maritime resources and information space, clearly characterizing China's recent actions as "unjust provocation."