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Marseille becomes focus of US-China submarine cable battle

A report from the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations reiterates the risks posed by Chinese-built cables, such as the SMW6 and Peace, both of which will land in Marseille. [...] (456 words)

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Seaside village welcomes transatlantic cable

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Baltic states toughen stance against China

TV company Sky Century promotes Belt and Road projects abroad

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Washington sends more warnings to French officials about China ambitions

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Huawei, restricted from French networks, may slip in through submarine cables

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Washington applauds Paris' stance against Huawei

With Interxion's takeover by Digital Realty, Marseille poised to become US data centre hub

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