Nation allays fears over potential international data breaches

China has stressed that its submarine cable enterprises have consistently maintained a strong record in network security and will not access any data transmitted through the international communication infrastructure, according to a report released on Tuesday.

The report, published by the Industry and Planning Research Institute under the China Academy of Information and Communication Technology, comes amid growing concerns from the United States about the security of global telecommunications infrastructure, including undersea cables.

Submarine cables, made of optical fibers and laid on the seabed, carry about 99 percent of global data traffic. While China entered the sector later than some countries, the report highlights its rapid development of a comprehensive industrial chain covering production, construction, operation and maintenance.