China to Accelerate Construction on 2,000km Submarine Fibre Optic Cable Connecting Hong Kong to SHV

The Chinese government has vowed to speed up the construction of a submarine fibre optic cable connecting Hong Kong to Sihanoukville, according to the joint statement meeting between Cambodia Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen and China Premier Li Keqiang.

Premier Li Keqiang said the Chinese and Cambodian sides will accelerate major projects such as the Sihanoukville-Hong Kong submarine fibre optic network project, the Angkor Siem Reap International Airport project, and support infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, and logistics.

The submarine fibre optic cable project from Sihanoukville to Hong Kong is more than 2000km long. The construction is expected to start in October 2022 and is set for completion by 2024.

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