The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on June 26 expanded its 2022 ban on imports of Chinese-made telecom and video surveillance equipment over national security concerns.
The ban now extends to older models of equipment made by Chinese telecommunication companies Huawei and ZTE Corporation, two-way radio manufacturer Hytera, and video surveillance and security equipment manufacturers Hikvision and Dahua. The change is expected to take effect in July.
The FCC said the restrictions apply to products used for public safety, government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes.
The agency said the move was intended “to protect national security by mitigating risks to the U.S. communications sector.” …
US Expands Ban on Imports of Chinese Telecom, Surveillance Equipment
