US Lawmakers Press Chinese Telecoms Over Ties to Military, Government
US lawmakers have raised national security concerns in letters to top Chinese telecom companies, China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom, citing the potential for these firms to exploit access to American data through their U.S. cloud and internet businesses. The lawmakers are seeking details on any links between the companies and the Chinese military and government by March 31, amid concerns about unauthorized data access, espionage, or sabotage. National security experts have warned that China Telecom's operations in the US could pose a significant risk to American telecommunications networks.
- The growing bipartisan concern over Chinese telecoms' U.S. footprint raises questions about the effectiveness of current regulations and the need for stricter oversight to protect national security.
- How will the ongoing scrutiny of Chinese telecoms impact their ability to provide essential services, such as cloud computing and internet routing, in the US without compromising American data security?