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China has become a key player in global communication submarine cable construction, protection

2025-03-25 19:52 Last Updated At:20:37

Chinese companies have emerged as key players in global submarine cable equipment manufacturing, construction, and maintenance after years of development with more cost-effective and capable solutions, an official industry research academy report said on Tuesday.

The China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) published the "2025 Report on China's Participation in the Construction and Protection of International Communication Submarine Cables."

The involvement of Chinese enterprises has effectively reduced the cost of network access, ensured smooth global connectivity, and accelerated the growth of the digital economy, said the report.

The international communication submarine cable is the undersea fiber-optic cable for transnational communication and data transmission.

To better meet the rising demand for international bandwidth brought by rapid digital development, Chinese companies have taken the lead and launched 32 core pairs of submarine cable solutions and related products, significantly increasing the transmission capacity.

"China’s submarine cables can work 25 years in water depths of eight kilometers. They are also the first power supply unit that can provide 18 kilovolts, with more core pairs and longer transmission distance," said Mou Chunbo, chief engineer of CAICT's industrial planning institute.

While putting more effort into research and development, China has achieved significant breakthroughs in submarine cable technology and actively participated in setting international standards in the submarine cable sector.

As of the end of 2024, Chinese enterprises have invested in 17 in-service international submarine cable systems and are participating in several ongoing submarine cable projects, according to the report.

Among these, HMN Tech of China has emerged as one of the four major global contractors capable of delivering intercontinental submarine cable systems. The report said that the company has cumulatively delivered over 100,000 kilometers of submarine cable systems worldwide, with its operations spanning more than 70 countries and regions.

"Previously, the submarine cable system was relatively closed. But now, devices from different manufacturers are in compatibility," Mou said

China has become a key player in global communication submarine cable construction, protection

China has become a key player in global communication submarine cable construction, protection

China has become a key player in global communication submarine cable construction, protection

China has become a key player in global communication submarine cable construction, protection

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China sends 11th group of medical experts to Ethiopia

2025-05-17 22:01 Last Updated At:22:37

A Chinese medical team left China on Saturday heading for Ethiopia, where they will offer technological assistance and support to talent development in the country's healthcare sector over the next 12 months.

The 14-member team includes experts in clinical medicine, medical technology, hospital administration, and logistical support.

Mainly selected from the First Hospital Affiliated to the Army Medical University (AMU) in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, the team members possess extensive experience in medical practice and management.

During the mission, the experts will help the country's military hospitals to enhance medical service capacity, promote the application of new technologies, strengthen hospital operations, train professional personnel, and support the establishment of healthcare management systems, thereby contributing to the improvement of local medical services.

"I feel deeply honored by this mission, and I'm fully aware of the responsibility it carries. We are committed to carrying forward the spirit of China's overseas medical teams, which features tenacity, dedication, commitment to saving lives, and love that knows no borders, and will apply our skills for the benefit of the Ethiopian military and civilians," said team member Guo Hao from the AMU.

Since 2015, the AMU hospital has dispatched 11 batches totaling more than 100 medical experts to Ethiopia.

Their efforts gave strong support to achieving notable progress in medical facility construction, and technological and talent development in the country's healthcare sector.

China sends 11th group of medical experts to Ethiopia

China sends 11th group of medical experts to Ethiopia

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