Beneath the waves of the South China Sea lies a critical artery of modern connectivity: submarine cables transmitting over 99% of intercontinental data. On March 25, China released a comprehensive report detailing its role in constructing and safeguarding these underwater lifelines, emphasizing their strategic importance for global communication and economic development.
CGTN gained rare access to the SEA-H2X cable system, a multimillion-dollar project linking the Chinese mainland with the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, and other regional partners. The network serves as a backbone for cross-border finance, e-commerce, and cloud services, with analysts noting its potential to boost ASEAN's digital economy by streamlining data flows.
A new documentary, Catching A Wave 2, premiering March 28, will trace the cable's 8,800-mile route through geopolitically sensitive waters, showcasing engineering solutions to marine conservation challenges. The film arrives as BRICS nations push for diversified digital infrastructure amid growing global data demands.
