China sought control of submarine cables to spy, says Micronesia

Outgoing president alleges Beijing is systematically bullying strategically located island paradise

The outgoing president of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), David Panuelo, penned a lengthy letter last week accusing Beijing of rampant bribery, spying and other tactics – including an attempt to take control of the nation's submarine cables and telecoms infrastructure.…