In yet another byproduct of continued tensions between the US and China, a national security review is reportedly scrutinizing an undersea internet cable between the US and China that’s supported by both Google and Facebook — potentially leading to the US’ first-ever denial of such a cable over national security.
The 8,000-mile cable would provide faster internet service to both countries. And it’s backed by not only the two US tech giants but also a company called Dr. Peng Telecom & Media Group Co. — the fourth-biggest telecommunications company in China.
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US-China tensions are threatening an undersea internet cable between the two countries originally appeared on BGR.com on Wed, 28 Aug 2019 at 22:05:16 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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