Japan, Australia, U.S. to fund undersea cable in Micronesia
The stepped-up cooperation is apparently to counter efforts by Beijing to expand its security and economic influence in the region.
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The stepped-up cooperation is apparently to counter efforts by Beijing to expand its security and economic influence in the region.
Japan has joined Australia and the United States in a $95 million cable project aimed at combatting China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
TOKYO In a joint statement, the parties said next steps involve a final survey and design and manufacturing of the cable, whose width is about that of a garden hose. The completion is expected around 2025
Japan says it has joined the United States and Australia in signing a $95 million undersea cable project that will connect East Micronesia island nations to improve networks in the Indo-Pacific region where China is increasingly expanding its influence
Cable expected to be ready for service in 2025