Battle under the waves over undersea cables

Which companies have increased their investment in subsea cables, surpassing state-owned telecoms?

• Middle Eastern tech firms

• Asian telecom operators

• US tech giants like Google, Meta, and Microsoft

• European telecom companies

What is the primary reason for the US government's exclusion of China from subsea cable projects?

• Economic competition

• Environmental concerns

• Espionage fears

• Technological superiority

In which regions is China focusing its efforts to maintain influence in the subsea cable market?

• North America and Europe

• Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America

• Australia and New Zealand

• Scandinavia and the Baltic States

What is the name of China's initiative to invest in global digital infrastructure?

• Digital Highway

• Global Tech Pathway

• Internet Expansion Plan

• Digital Silk Road

How do Chinese companies often compete in the bidding process for subsea cable projects?

• By offering higher quality products

• By providing faster installation times

• By offering 20-30% lower prices

• By ensuring better customer service