Pacific Telco Accused of Being Used for Spying

Pacific Telco Accused of Being Used for Spying
A file image of a Chinese woman talking on a mobile phone in Bab Ezouar, a suburb of Algiers on Nov. 3, 2009. Fayez Nureldine/AFP via Getty Images
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A Pacific telecommunications giant recently acquired by Australia’s Telstra has been a conduit for spying activity, alleges a new report.

Digicel Pacific was purchased last year with major backing from Australia’s federal government over fears a Chinese-backed entity could swoop in and take over the company while establishing a foothold for Beijing-backed surveillance activity.

Daniel Y. Teng
Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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