Securing the Digital Lifeline: U.S. Senators Urge Review of Undersea Cables

A group of U.S. senators has called on President Biden to review the security of undersea communications cables, which are crucial for global internet traffic. Concerns include sabotage threats from Russia and increased involvement by China in cable operations. The appeal stresses national and allied internet security.

In a recent move, a bipartisan coalition of U.S. senators has pressed President Joe Biden to examine the security landscape surrounding the global undersea communications cables, which are vital to international internet traffic.

The senators, spearheaded by Todd Young and Chris Murphy, have highlighted potential security threats from Russia and the expanding role of China in the cable infrastructure. This comes amid ongoing U.S. concerns over possible espionage risks associated with China's involvement in global data networks.

The Chinese Embassy has rebutted the claims, asserting that politicizing undersea cables could undermine international connectivity and market dynamics. Meanwhile, measures by U.S. agencies have aimed to limit China's influence in this critical infrastructure sector.

(With inputs from agencies.)