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US-China Rivalry Escalates Over Undersea Internet Cables
10/3/2025
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Story summary
- The United States and China intensify a rivalry over undersea cables carrying internet traffic.
- Taiwan reports frequent cable breaks, often attributed to Chinese actions.
- Governments are stepping up to secure these cables amid rising threats in Taiwan and Europe.
- Starlink expands but cannot fully replace subsea systems.
- Meta and Google fund their own cables to ensure reliable connectivity.
