Nanhui, China is a submarine cable landing point in China (coordinates 30.8647°, 121.9251°). It serves 4 submarine cable systems, making it a multi-cable landing site in China's international connectivity infrastructure.
Nanhui District, formerly romanized as Nanhwei, was a district of Shanghai until it was merged into Pudong New Area in May 2009. It had a land area of about 809.5 km2 (312.5 sq mi) and a 59.5 km (37.0 mi) coastline. The population of Nanhui was 975,017 as of August 2006. On May 6, 2009, it was announced that the State Council of China had approved the proposal to merge Nanhui District into Pudong, which is also a district of Shanghai. Wikipedia
Connected submarine cables
| Cable | RFS | Length | Owners |
|---|
| New Cross Pacific (NCP) Cable System | 2018 | 13,618 km | China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom, … |
| Asia Pacific Gateway (APG) | 2016 | 10,400 km | China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom, … |
| EAC-C2C | 2002 | 36,500 km | Telstra |
| FLAG Europe-Asia (FEA) | 1997 | 28,000 km | FLAG |
Operators landing at Nanhui, China
Cables landing at Nanhui, China are operated by 17 distinct consortium partners and carriers, including China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom, Chunghwa Telecom, FLAG, KT, LG Uplus, Meta, Microsoft, NTT, and 7 others. Each cable is typically jointly owned by a consortium of tier-one carriers and hyperscale operators who share construction costs and capacity; the operator mix reflects both regional incumbents and global players with interest in the routes served by this landing point.
Connectivity profile
From Nanhui, China, international traffic can reach 17 countries through 4 cable systems. Destinations include China, Egypt, India, Japan, Jordan, Malaysia, Philippines, Saudi Arabia and 9 more.
Monitoring status
No monitoring incidents were recorded on cables serving Nanhui, China in the past 90 days — all connected systems remained within normal latency thresholds. Our monitoring network continuously samples latency from external probes to targets reachable via these cables.
About the cables
- New Cross Pacific (NCP) Cable System (2018) — New Cross Pacific (NCP) Cable System is an intercontinental submarine cable system connecting East Asia and North America, with 7 landing points across 5 countries including Busan, South Korea, Chongming, China, Lingang, China, Maruyama, Japan and others. The cable provides cross-continental connectivity, offering an important route for data traffic between East Asia and North America. Read more →
- Asia Pacific Gateway (APG) (2016) — Asia Pacific Gateway (APG) is a major intercontinental submarine cable system spanning 8 countries across East Asia, Southeast Asia. With 11 landing points — including Busan, Changi South, Cherating, Chongming, Danang, and 6 more — it forms one of the backbone links carrying international internet traffic between continents. Read more →
- EAC-C2C (2002) — EAC-C2C is a major intercontinental submarine cable system spanning 6 countries across East Asia, Southeast Asia. With 16 landing points — including Ajigaura, Batangas, Busan, Cavite, Changi North, and 11 more — it forms one of the backbone links carrying international internet traffic between continents. Read more →
- FLAG Europe-Asia (FEA) (1997) — FLAG Europe-Asia (FEA) is a major intercontinental submarine cable system spanning 12 countries across North Africa, Middle East, Europe. With 14 landing points — including Alexandria, Aqaba, Estepona, Fujairah, Geoje, and 9 more — it forms one of the backbone links carrying international internet traffic between continents. Read more →
Submarine cable data from TeleGeography. Geographic context from Wikipedia. Monitoring metrics updated continuously by GeoCables.
Which submarine cables land at Nanhui, China?
Nanhui, China hosts four major submarine cable systems: EAC-C2C, FLAG Europe-Asia (FEA), New Cross Pacific (NCP) Cable System, and Asia Pacific Gateway (APG).
When was the first cable laid in Nanhui, China?
The FLAG Europe-Asia (FEA) cable system, which includes a landing point in Nanhui, China, began operations in 2018. However, the exact date for the first cable landing at this specific location is not publicly documented.
Which oceans does Nanhui, China bridge through submarine cables?
Nanhui, China bridges the Pacific Ocean and the East China Sea, connecting regions in Asia with Europe and other parts of the world via submarine cable systems.
Who are some notable operators present at this landing point?
Key operators include Cable & Wireless Worldwide (now part of Orange), which manages the FLAG Europe-Asia (FEA) system, and various regional and international telecommunications providers involved in the other cable systems.
Why is Nanhui, China chosen as a submarine cable landing point?
Nanhui's strategic location near Shanghai provides easy access to one of China’s busiest economic regions. The area also benefits from supportive regulatory environments and advanced infrastructure, making it an ideal choice for international connectivity.