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Exclusive: China plans $500 mil subsea internet cable to rival U.S.-backed project
The plan is a sign that an intensifying tech war between Beijing and Washington risks tearing the fabric of the internet.
Thu Apr 06 2023
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US and China wage war beneath the waves - over internet cables
It started out as strictly business: a huge private contract for one of the worlds most advanced undersea fiber-optic cables.
Fri Mar 24 2023
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U.S. recommends approving Google, Meta undersea data cable to Asia
The undersea fiber-optic cable system connects the United States, Taiwan, the Philippines and Hong Kong.
Sat Dec 18 2021
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Malaysia can still benefit from subsea cable project, says analyst
Malaysia still has the opportunity to participate in the economic and trade activities and benefit from the recently announced subsea cable project.
Wed Aug 18 2021