China rejects politicizing issue of submarine cables

A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Tuesday rejected the politicization of the issue of submarine communication cables, saying such moves will only undermine normal international market rules.

Spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks at a daily press briefing in response to reports that the United States has expressed concern over China's involvement in laying submarine cables in the Pacific region.

"International submarine cables, as important infrastructure for international civilian use, bear on global network connectivity and the welfare of people of all countries. Politicizing this issue and turning it into a security one will only disrupt normal international market rules, threaten global digital connectivity and cybersecurity, and serve no one’s interest. China always supports international cooperation on submarine cables under the principles of fairness, justice, equality and inclusiveness, and stands ready to work actively with the rest of the world to promote the building and protection of submarine cables and other global information infrastructure," Lin said.

China rejects politicizing issue of submarine cables

Further deepening all-round cooperation between China and Brazil will deliver positive outcomes for both countries and carry broader international significance, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said at a press briefing in Beijing on Tuesday.

Lin made the comments in response to a media query regarding the recent phone call between the Chinese and Brazilian leaders.

"On the morning of July 27, President Xi Jinping took a phone call from Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. We've put out a readout which you may refer to. Let me stress that China and Brazil are committed to building a community with a shared future for a more just world and a more sustainable planet. Given the current circumstances, deeper and all-round bilateral cooperation will contribute to our two countries’ development and revitalization and the people's welfare, and play a vital role in forging greater solidarity and strength among Global South countries and upholding international fairness and justice," he said.

Deepening China-Brazil cooperation benefits both countries, world: FM spokesman