Exclusive: Undersea cables below the South China Sea have long provided vital connectivity to countries in Southeast Asia as demand for internet service has surged. But now, competition for control of the South China Sea is straining telecommunications.

Escalating contest over South China Sea disrupts international cable system

China’s effort to dominate the disputed waterway is taking a toll on the network of underwater cables that provide essential Internet connectivity in Asia.

Are the war ships making the wires jiggle? What the lol?