In a decisive move to enhance national security, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Thursday decided to enforce stricter oversight of submarine communications cables. These cables carry 99% of international internet traffic, making them critical to global connectivity.The new rules will require licenses for operators of submarine line terminal equipment, making it harder for Chinese firms to provide equipment, while facilitating faster approvals for U.S. technology firms like Meta and Google.The FCC emphasized that these measures aim to guard against potential espionage and security breaches. China's Ministry of Commerce has condemned the measures, urging a return to constructive China-U.S. relations….