Security of U.S. bases in Greenland threatened by Chinese undersea cable terminals
Until last summer, key equipment linking Greenland's undersea cables to North America and Europe was supplied and managed by a firm linked to China's Huawei, raising security concerns as the U.S. moves to expand its military presence on the island under a new defense pact, security experts say.
TL;DR
- A firm linked to China's Huawei supplied and managed critical equipment for Greenland's undersea cables.
- This equipment connects Greenland to North America and Europe.
- The situation raises security concerns for the U.S. military.
- The U.S. is planning to expand its military presence in Greenland under a new defense pact.