National-security concerns threaten Google's 8,000-mile undersea cable connecting LA to China ahead of its planned launch
[Daily Mail, where America gets its news] - Pacific Light Cable Network is backed by Google, Facebook and Chinese partner
- Justice Department has signaled opposition because of concerns over its Chinese investor, Dr. Peng Telecom & Media Group Co, and links to Hong Kong
- Subsea cables form backbone of the internet by carrying 99 percent of traffic
- It is in final stages of construction and was slated to begin operations this year
Posted by: Skidmark 2019-08-29 |