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China's Deep-Sea Tool Raises Concerns Over Military Use

3/25/2025

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China's Deep-Sea Innovation

China has unveiled a groundbreaking deep-sea cable-cutting tool designed to slice through undersea communication cables at depths of 4,000 meters. Although aimed at peaceful endeavors like seabed mining, its military potential stirs unease. Meanwhile, Meta's ambitious 50,000-kilometer fiber optic network underscores the escalating geopolitical stakes surrounding undersea infrastructure.

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Chunghwa Telecom Investment

Chunghwa Telecom is set to invest NT$4.6 billion in the ambitious E2A trans-Pacific submarine cable, a massive 12,500 km project linking Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, and the US. Slated for completion by 2028, this initiative promises to boost digital connectivity and solidify Taiwan's position as a vital information hub in an increasingly data-driven world.

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China's Deep-Sea Innovation

China has unveiled a groundbreaking deep-sea cable-cutting tool designed to slice through undersea communication cables at depths of 4,000 meters. Although aimed at peaceful endeavors like seabed mining, its military potential stirs unease. Meanwhile, Meta's ambitious 50,000-kilometer fiber optic network underscores the escalating geopolitical stakes surrounding undersea infrastructure.

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