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China’s snooping around Pacific undersea cables raises risks for Big Tech

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Briefings

A September 2026 report by the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission warns that China's undersea cable sabotage tactics, described as 'gray zone' tactics, pose significant risks to US Big Tech infrastructure. The report highlights that while most cable damage comes from fishing nets and anchors, recent tensions have intensified scrutiny on suspicious incidents involving Russia and China. The study was contracted to the China Strategic Risks Institute and published in London.

Key points

• A September 2026 report by the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission warns that China's undersea cable sabotage tactics, described as 'gray zone' tactics, pose significant risks to US Big Tech infrastructure.
• The report highlights that while most cable damage comes from fishing nets and anchors, recent tensions have intensified scrutiny on suspicious incidents involving Russia and China.

Context

The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission advises Congress and analyzes undersea cable threats. The report was contracted to the China Strategic Risks Institute and published in London.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single report from September 2026. Uncertainty exists regarding the specific nature of 'gray zone' tactics and the full scope of future risks without further data.

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