# Caribbean/Central America Undersea Cable Replacement

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## Timeline

- **2026-10**: Xi Jinping planned US visit — Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit the United States for a summit, even as the spending surge unfolds.
- **2026-07-24**: Congress notified of cable funding — Administration notifies Congress of intent to spend $175.8 million to replace undersea cables in Caribbean and Central America.
- **2025**: Anti-China programs halted — Trump administration halts many anti-China spending programs during a wave of budget and staffing cuts.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### US $175.8M Undersea Cable Push Signals Space-Tech Rivalry with China
2026-07-28 17:05:29 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The US is channeling $175.8 million to replace Caribbean undersea cables and weighing over $500 million more to counter China's influence. For the space sector, this spending signals an accelerating contest for resilient global connectivity, where low-earth orbit constellations and anti-satellite capabilities will be the next critical frontier.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/us-anti-china-spending-space-rivalry

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