US aims to ban Chinese technology in undersea telecommunications cables
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 16 2025
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Source: Reuters
FCC's New Rules on Undersea Cables: The Federal Communications Commission plans to implement rules that prohibit the connection of undersea submarine communication cables to the U.S. if they involve Chinese technology, citing security concerns over foreign adversaries like China potentially threatening submarine cable infrastructure.
Concerns Over Cable Security: The FCC is reviewing regulations on undersea internet cables due to increasing security threats and has previously canceled projects involving Chinese companies, while also investigating incidents of cable sabotage in various regions.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
