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Chinese Patents Indicate Interest in Cutting Undersea Cables Amid Sabotage Suspicions

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Chinese Patents Indicate Interest in Cutting Undersea Cables Amid Sabotage Suspicions

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  • Chinese ships are suspected of cutting vital undersea communications cables, leading to scrutiny of their actions around the globe, particularly in the Baltic Sea, Norway, and Taiwan.
  • A review of Chinese patent applications shows the invention of quick and inexpensive devices for severing submarine cables, reflecting an alarming interest in such technologies.
  • The patents detail a “dragging type submarine cable cutting device” developed in 2020 aimed at expedient cable cutting for emergency purposes, emphasizing a need for low-cost solutions.
  • Experts draw connections between Chinese maritime activities and the timing of recent cable damage, leading to allegations of hybrid warfare tactics against critical infrastructure.
  • There is a growing call for global action to deter potential threats posed by these developments, with experts urging collaborative efforts to safeguard undersea communications.

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