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I still don't understand what legal justification the US has for making it hard to get landing rights in the USA just because you use Chinese equipment.

If I ever have a spare $300mm or so, I know what I'm funding.

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If there weren't any existing, it could make some. There are some very protectionist policies in the US and if you have the lobbying power you can get even more. That said, how many local industries aren't protected by their country's government? Some protection is good, but finding the balance can be a little tricky.

Because the US knows what's possible? They know how much they can tap the cable, and if the cable had Chines equipment, they'd be tapping it similarly too?

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