Washington, July 18 -- In a significant action aimed at countering China's increasing influence in global internet infrastructure, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) revealed plans to implement new regulations that would prohibit any undersea communication cables linking to the US if they incorporate Chinese technology or companies, as reported by Taipei Times.

"Foreign adversaries, especially China, have posed threats to submarine cable infrastructure in recent years," stated FCC Chair Brendan Carr. "Consequently, we are taking measures to protect our submarine cables from ownership and access by foreign adversaries, as well as from cyber and physical threats," according to Taipei Times.

The US has consistently expressed de...