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China urged to enact law protecting vital underwater data cables

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China has been advised to enact specific legislation to safeguard its underwater fiber-optic cables, which are crucial for global data transmission and AI infrastructure. This recommendation stems from increasing international concerns about the sabotage of vital ocean infrastructure, particularly in strategic locations like the Red Sea and the Baltic Sea. While China has existing data and cybersecurity laws, these do not adequately address the physical protection of undersea cables, a critical component of its Digital Silk Road initiative. AI

IMPACT Undersea cables are essential for global AI data flow; their protection is vital for maintaining AI infrastructure.

RANK_REASON Policy recommendation regarding critical infrastructure with geopolitical implications. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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China urged to enact law protecting vital underwater data cables

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Laura Zhou ·

    China urged to protect underwater cables amid growing fears of ocean sabotage

    Beijing has been urged to create its own law to protect its underwater fibre-optic cables, as global fears grow over sabotage of critical ocean infrastructure. The recommendation by Shanghai Maritime University law professor Guo Ran comes amid growing threats to the undersea cabl…

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