China Invests US$500 Million on Groundbreaking Subsea Cable Network to Rival USA

• 15 April 2023
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China has set its sights on developing the world’s most extensive and advanced subsea fiber-optic internet cable network, spanning across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. The cable network will cost an estimated US$500 million to complete, and it will be laid by Huawei Technologies Co Ltd-owned fast-growing cable firm, HMN Technologies Co Ltd. The EMA (Europe-Middle East-Asia) cable project will connect Hong Kong to China’s island province of Hainan and will stretch through Singapore, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and France, according to Reuters.

China’s three main companies, including China Telecommunications Corporation (China Telecom), China Mobile Limited, and China United Network Communications Group Co Ltd (China Unicom), are mapping out one of the world’s most advanced and far-reaching subsea cable networks.

This is according to four people involved in the deal told Reuters on 07 April 2023, stressing that the plan is a sign that an intensifying tech war between Beijing and Washington risks tearing the fabric of the internet.

As tensions between Beijing and Washington continue to escalate, the EMA cable project is seen as a direct rival to a similar U.S.-backed project, and it could pave the way for China to gain an edge in the ongoing tech war. The EMA cable project represents a significant milestone in China’s efforts to build a globally connected digital economy.”

The EMA cable project is expected to profoundly impact global communication and business networks, enabling faster and more reliable internet connectivity. In addition, it will open up new opportunities for real estate development and investment in areas where the cable will be installed. The completion of the EMA cable project will help establish China as a key player in the global digital economy.

The EMA cable project is a testament to China’s commitment to advancing its digital economy and global connectivity. The cable network is a game-changer that will revolutionize the way the world communicates and does business, and it will undoubtedly create new opportunities for real estate investment and development. As the world watches this groundbreaking project unfold, one thing is clear: China’s ambitions know no bounds.

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