US Moves to Block Chinese Tech from Undersea Internet Cables Amid Rising Security Fears

The United States is ramping up efforts to secure its critical undersea internet cables, which carry the vast majority of global data, from perceived threats posed by China and Russia.

Lawmakers and federal agencies are pressing major tech companies like Google, Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft to disclose their safeguards and partnerships related to these cables. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is preparing to ban the use of Chinese technology and equipment in submarine cables that connect to the US, citing national security concerns. Intelligence and cybersecurity reports warn that state-sponsored sabotage or interference, especially by China and Russia, could disrupt global communications and target vulnerable regions like Taiwan.

These moves reflect growing geopolitical tensions and a global race to protect vital digital infrastructure from foreign adversaries.