China Undersea Cable Threat Amid Trump-Xi Talks
A former U.S. intelligence official warns that China and Russia possess the ability to target undersea cables responsible for 99% of global data transmission. Such attacks could unleash devastating e…
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China Undersea Cable Threat
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AFBytes briefing
Disruption of undersea cables would cripple internet-dependent commerce and finance, directly spiking household costs through market turmoil and supply chain breakdowns. Americans reliant on online banking, e-commerce, and remote work face heightened vulnerability to foreign economic sabotage. This underscores risks to civil liberties and online privacy from adversarial infrastructure attacks.
What to watch next
- Monitor statements from upcoming Trump-Xi talks for any agreements on protecting critical undersea infrastructure.