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Security fears spark crackdown on Chinese tech
The Hill ^ | January 21, 2018 | BY ALI BRELAND AND MORGAN CHALFANT

Posted on 01/21/2018 7:25:31 PM PST by cba123

The federal government is taking steps to reduce the presence of some Chinese technology firms in American markets.

Earlier this month, AT&T scrapped a deal with Chinese phone maker Huawei, reportedly as a result of pressure from anonymous U.S. lawmakers who cited national security concerns. Reuters reported this week that lawmakers are now pressing AT&T to sever all of its commercial ties with Huawei.

And the White House blocked two acquisitions of American companies by Chinese firms in recent months, also citing “national security concerns.”

(Excerpt) Read more at thehill.com ...


TOPICS: Chit/Chat
KEYWORDS: china; trade
About darned time someone started looking out for America's interests once again.

America first.

1 posted on 01/21/2018 7:25:32 PM PST by cba123
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http://thehill.com/policy/cybersecurity/369848-security-fears-spark-crackdown-on-chinese-tech


2 posted on 01/21/2018 7:26:13 PM PST by cba123 ( Toi la nguoi My. Toi bay gio o Viet Nam.)
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dual
citizens should not be allowed to hold any security clearance


3 posted on 01/21/2018 7:44:29 PM PST by vooch (America First Drain the Swamp)
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Same thing with CenturyLink using Huawei fiber optic gear. Chicom crap, get it the hell out of there


4 posted on 01/21/2018 7:50:26 PM PST by nevadapatriot
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China is not our friend


5 posted on 01/21/2018 8:49:44 PM PST by 1956tbyrd
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The communist chinese, stealing intellectual property? And using it to their own advantage?

I’m shocked I tell you! Positively shocked!


6 posted on 01/21/2018 8:55:28 PM PST by factoryrat (We are the producers, the creators. Grow it, mine it, build it. MAGA!)
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I am praying for the implosion of communism once for all in China and the rise of a truly free people to take its stead.

The process starts when America starts focusing on itself and leading by example. MAGA.


7 posted on 01/21/2018 8:58:03 PM PST by GoldenState_Rose
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