
Chinese researchers publish new undersea cable detection or manipulation technology by March 2025
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"Chinese-language patent applications show that some engineers in China have been trying to invent devices that can cut undersea cables quickly and efficiently, though there are also peaceful applications." - Sentinel Minutes newsletter on Jan 13th 2025.
https://www.newsweek.com/china-conflict-undersea-cables-cutting-internet-data-subsea-marine-baltic-taiwan-2012396
Resolution criteria: A peer-reviewed paper, a new patent filing, or a credible news report (from Reuters, AP, Bloomberg, or similar, feel free to suggest more) describing a new Chinese-developed technology specifically designed for detecting, locating, cutting, or manipulating undersea cables.
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