Tuvalu welcomes subsea cable but worries about possible China cyberattack

Japan to provide equipment to counter 'forthcoming' threat

20240718 Tuvalu Prime Minister Teo interview

Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo tells Nikkei Asia on July 18 that he is aware that pressure from China is "forthcoming." (Photo by Takuya Fujisawa)

SOPHIE MAK, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Tuvalu is concerned about "forthcoming" pressure from China on cybersecurity, Prime Minister Feleti Teo said Thursday, as the Pacific island nation looks to have a better internet connection with its first subsea cable in place next year.

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