How China and Russia could hobble the internet

The Economist reports that undersea cables connecting global internet are becoming military targets, with China and Russia capable of disrupting them in conflicts.

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The Economist reports that undersea cables connecting global internet are becoming military targets, with China and Russia capable of disrupting them in conflicts.

e/eineurope · topic · T-16635cycle Friday, 1 May 2026 at 23:38 UTC · first reported 11 Jul 2024