www.elperiodista.cl Chile's Submarine Cable Project with China Remains Active Amid US Concerns
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- •Chile's submarine cable project with China is confirmed to be ongoing.
- •US concerns about regional security have not halted the project's progress.
- •Minister De Grange asserts no US pressure influences Chile's decisions.
On September 29, 2026, Chile's Minister of Public Works and Telecommunications, Louis de Grange, confirmed that the submarine cable project connecting Chile and China is still in progress, despite claims from US Ambassador Brandon Judd that the project had been terminated. The project aims to connect Valparaíso with Hong Kong via a submarine cable and has faced scrutiny from the US regarding regional security risks. De Grange emphasized that the project is undergoing normal administrative processes and has not been canceled. He also stated that the government is gathering necessary information and addressing standard inquiries from the company involved, China Mobile. The minister dismissed concerns about US pressure affecting Chile's decisions, asserting that both the US and China are vital strategic partners for Chile. The project remains in the information-gathering phase, with no permits granted yet.
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