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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
http://www.rantburg.com/poparticle.php?ID=549148