Special Team to Guarantee Undersea Cable SafetyIn view of two-time breakdowns of Sino-US underwater cable during a recent period, a law-enforcement team has been specially organized to police related sea areas against illegal fishing at a time when a new fishing season is going to begin in Shanghai. The move to protect the safety of undersea cable will last till the end of coming May in areas near the undersea cable.It is reported that China has opened its optical cable communication system with the United States and Japan as a part of world network in Shanghai. Fishing has been banned in sea areas some two sea miles away from the cable laid. However, some fishermen are used to seeking after profits regardless of safety of the cable. They cast net and anchor without scruple and for damages incurred all had been severely punished. Meanwhile, to make all related parties realize the importance of the international cable, the law-enforcement team will take action to drive away any fishing vessel or ships when they should appear in the forbidden sea areas. By PD Online staff member Yin Zhili |
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