USB Type-C and Thunderbolt 3: One port to connect them all

here is the updated paper

https://www.cnet.com/how-to/usb-type-c-thunderbolt-3-one-cable-to-connect-them-all/

excerpts

The Mini DisplayPort connection type has been ditched in favor of a USB-C connection type.

All Thunderbolt 3 cables will work as USB-C cables.

All USB-C cables will work as Thunderbolt 3 cables as long as they are good quality cables.

Thunderbolt 3 has a top data transfer speed of 40Gbps as long as the cable is 0.5m (1.6 ft.) or shorter.

For 1m (3.2 ft.) or longer cables, Thunderbolt 3 supports passive (cheaper) ones that have a top speed of 20Gbps, and active cables (more expensive) that retain the 40Gbps speed.