Beijing now has the power to disrupt global communications after scientists revealed a device that can sever undersea cables.

The tool, which is able to cut lines at depths of up to 4,000 metres (13,123 feet) – twice the maximum operational range of existing subsea communication infrastructure – has been designed specifically for integration with China’s advanced crewed and uncrewed submersibles like the Fendouzhe, or Striver, and the Haidou series.

  • lud@lemm.eeEnglish
    2·
    2 天前

    Luckily capital punishment is banned in most countries.

    • shalafi@lemmy.worldEnglish
      43·
      2 天前

      And that attitude is why China continues to test us, they know we’re pussies. You should see what they’re pulling on Vietnam and the Philippines in the South China Sea.

      • lud@lemm.eeEnglish
        6·
        2 天前

        I really don’t care.

        Capital punishment is immoral and that’s that.

        • shalafi@lemmy.worldEnglish
          11·
          1 天前

          Glad you’re in a society that is able to entertain that notion. Looks like that society is going to collapse. Good luck.