Japan's Cable Deal With Chile Showcases Its Quiet Engagement in Latin America.

The author discusses the partnership between Japan and Chile on a trans-Pacific fibre-optic undersea cable development project. Topics explored include brief details about the planned operations and expansion of the undersea cables, the involvement of Japanese information technology firm NEC in the project, and the intention of Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga to continue to legacy of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe through this initiative.