Global seabed infrastructure faces a growing sabotage risk, with analysts warning that undersea cables, landing stations and other systems have become increasingly attractive targets for state-backed covert operations. Recent incidents, including damaged cables near Taiwan, in the Baltic Sea and off Norway, have raised concerns about “gray-zone” tactics, where Chinese merchant vessels may act on Russia’s behalf.
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Undersea cables face rising sabotage risk, analysts warn

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Sabotage risks to undersea cables and pipelines grow, with Chinese patents, low-cost tools, and experts urging chokepoint monitoring.

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