National Security-Related Concerns Threaten Underwater Data Link Supported by Google, Facebook

U.S. officials are seeking to block a submarine cable backed by Google, Facebook Inc. and a Chinese partner, in a national security review that could rewrite the U.S.-China Internet connection rules, according to people involved in the discussions. [19659002] The Department of Justice, which heads a multilayer panel reviewing telecommunications cases, has signaled strong opposition to the project because of concerns about its Chinese investor, Beijing-based Dr. Peng Telecom & Media Group Co., and the direct …