Undersea Cable Threats: Taiwan, China and the Global Risk of Digital Disruption
Undersea cables are the invisible backbone of the global economy — but they are increasingly vulnerable to disruption. For Taiwan, these critical links carry not just internet traffic but financial data, military communications and connections to the outside world. With rising concerns over China’s “gray zone” activity and suspected sabotage, Washington is now treating undersea cables as a national security priority, stepping up cooperation with Taipei. But how resilient are these networks, and what happens if they are cut? In this episode, we examine the strategic importance of undersea cables, the growing risks they face and how Taiwan and the United States are working to protect one of the most critical infrastructures in the digital age. Host: Wen-Ti Producer: Chinyeh Chiang Guests: Raymond Sung - Taiwan Ocean Affairs Council Deputy Minister Jason Hsu - Hudson Institute Senior Fellow
