US lawmakers press Chinese telecoms over ties to military, government
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 07 2025
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Source: Reuters
Concerns Over Chinese Telecoms: U.S. lawmakers are demanding that major Chinese telecom companies, including China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom, disclose any connections to the Chinese military and government due to national security risks associated with their operations in the U.S.
Bipartisan Alarm on Cybersecurity: The letters from Congress highlight bipartisan worries about potential espionage and unauthorized data access linked to these firms, especially following significant cyberattacks attributed to Chinese entities against American telecommunications infrastructure.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
