China’s 7,500-Mile Undersea Cable to Europe Fuels Internet Feud

The Peace Cable, an undersea cable funded by China, will connect China to Europe and Africa, enhancing data transfer capabilities. Built by Hung Tong and operated by Orange, it faces geopolitical scrutiny due to Huawei's involvement. While Google and Facebook avoid using it over security concerns, European leaders remain open to collaboration with China. The cable is part of a growing trend in Chinese undersea infrastructure, raising questions about global internet architecture and security.

What stance have Google and Facebook taken regarding the peace cable?

What is projected to happen to the proportion of Chinese built undersea Internet infrastructure by the next decade?