China's Activity Near Pacific Undersea Cables Raises Security Concerns

• Chinese research vessels are spending more time near Pacific undersea cables than any other nation, according to a report.
• The report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies analyzed 200 research vessels from 47 nations.
• Subsea cable projects owned by US companies such as Google and Meta face significant risks from potential sabotage.
• Chinese commercial ships have been investigated for cutting cables in the past, adding to security concerns.
• The increased activity raises potential risks for major tech companies with infrastructure in the area.