
Commentary / World | API Geoeconomic Briefing Feb 23, 2021
Digital network building in the Pacific
by Jun Murai
Japan and Australia have leading roles to play in helping digitalize the region through the use of undersea cables.
Digital network building in the Pacific
Japan and Australia have leading roles to play in helping digitalize the region through the use of undersea cables.
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