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China Mobile Expands Central Asia Connectivity to Hong Kong Submarine Network

First seen 26 May 2026, 12:07 UTC • •20.9

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ThreatCluster •May 27, 2026 at 12:05 UTC

•China Mobile International is enhancing connectivity between Central Asia and Hong Kong.
•The initiative aims to improve data transmission for landlocked Central Asian countries.
•The announcement precedes Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee's visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

China Mobile International announced plans to enhance connectivity between Central Asia and Hong Kong's submarine cable network. The initiative aims to improve data transmission efficiency for landlocked Central Asian countries. Kevin Chan Kin-fan, head of carrier business, highlighted the region's growing telecommunications opportunities and the company's readiness to assist Chinese firms entering the market. The project is set to support existing routes linking Hong Kong, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Europe. This announcement coincides with Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee's upcoming visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in June 2026.

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2026-05-26

China Mobile announces new connectivity plans

China Mobile International plans to connect Central Asia's terrestrial cables to Hong Kong's submarine network to enhance data transmission efficiency.

Caspianpost

2026-05-26

Announcement coincides with official visit

The announcement comes ahead of Chief Executive John Lee's first official visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in early June 2026.

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