Japan to back undersea cable investments for national security

Subsidies eyed for producing and installing key telecom infrastructure

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Japan has a shortage of cable-laying vessels. (Photo by Kiu Sugano)

KIU SUGANO

TOKYO -- The Japanese government will promote efforts to expand the production and installation of undersea communications cables, Nikkei has learned, as recent suspected sabotage highlights their importance to national security.

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