00:00The U.S. Federal Communications Commission says it plans to ban undersea cables that use Chinese
00:06technology from connecting to the U.S. The FCC will vote next month on new rules aimed at reducing
00:13espionage risk by making U.S.-bound cables less vulnerable to threats from China and other
00:19adversaries. Washington has long voiced concerns over China's role in global network traffic and
00:28potential espionage. The FCC began weighing tougher rules last year, including banning equipment from
00:34companies it deems security threats like Huawei, China Telecom and China Mobile. The agency says
00:41submarine cables are becoming increasingly vital as the U.S. expands data centers and AI-driven
00:47infrastructure. The commission is expected to approve the new rules on August 7. Once adopted,
00:52any group using banned Chinese tech will be blocked from getting FCC licenses to build or operate
00:58U.S.-linked cables and from leasing capacity on others.
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