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A foreseen digital Cold War between the two giants.
The FCC is moving to significantly enhance U.S. cybersecurity by suggesting new regulations that would prohibit Chinese equipment in undersea internet cables. The submarine cables, which account for 99% of worldwide internet traffic, are critical to both national security and the world economy.
It should be noted that the agency wanted to restrict the power of foreign adversaries over America's digital infrastructure. In a press release, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr addressed that banning Chinese technology in undersea cables is critical to avoid "an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States."
