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Taiwan Boosts Undersea Cable Security Amid China Threats

1/29/2026

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Taiwan is strengthening undersea cable security in response to rising threats from China.
Recent cable-damage incidents in the Taiwan Strait have heightened concerns about critical infrastructure.
Taiwan's RISK Management Initiative aims to boost resilience through risk mitigation, information sharing, and systemic reform.
It seeks cooperation with democratic partners such as the United States, Japan, and Australia to build a robust undersea cable security network.

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Story summary

Taiwan is strengthening undersea cable security in response to rising threats from China.
Recent cable-damage incidents in the Taiwan Strait have heightened concerns about critical infrastructure.
Taiwan's RISK Management Initiative aims to boost resilience through risk mitigation, information sharing, and systemic reform.
It seeks cooperation with democratic partners such as the United States, Japan, and Australia to build a robust undersea cable security network.