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China Mobile plans fresh Central Asia cable link to Hong Kong

China Mobile International said it is planning a new route to connect terrestrial cables in Central Asia with Hong Kong’s submarine network. The link would help move data more efficiently between Central Asian countries and the wider internet, underscoring how digital infrastructure is becoming a strategic part of regional connectivity.

  • Central Asia is one of the world’s most landlocked regions, so overland digital routes can shape access to global networks.
  • Hong Kong has long served as a gateway for international telecom traffic between China and overseas markets.
  • Fiber-optic cable systems can carry huge volumes of data with very low delay compared with older transmission methods.