The undersea internet cables that carry data signals between continents have become a new front in the deteriorating relations between the US and China. The US is taking steps to ensure that new cables bypass Hong Kong and are free of Chinese investments and contractors, following the semiconductor tech war between the two countries. A recent example is the Southeast Asia-Middle East-Western Europe 6 (SeaMeWe-6) internet cable project, which was won by SubCom LLC, an American subsea cable company, after Huawei Technologies, a top Chinese telecommunications infrastructure company, lost the bidding due to US government intervention. The US Commerce Department pressured the cable investors to choose SubCom over Huawei, highlighting the growing tensions between the two nations in the tech sector.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/international/undersea-internet-cables-next-front-in-us-china-tech-war/The US Commerce Department is seeking public feedback on new rules to regulate the sale of drones that could potentially compromise national security. The department is concerned about the involvement of China and Russia in designing, making or supplying technology critical to drones, citing their ability to exploit private entities for national interests through cyber espionage. The move comes as President-elect Donald Trump's administration prepares to take office, with Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo stating that securing the unmanned aircraft systems technology supply chain is crucial to safeguarding US national security. The department has identified Chinese drone maker DJI and Russia as dominant players in the global commercial drone market, which could be subject to restrictions or bans under the new rules.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/us-mulls-new-restrictions-on-chinese-drones/article69056281.eceThe US Commerce Department is considering new rules that could restrict the use of Chinese-made drones in the country, citing concerns over potential security risks. China has pushed back against these restrictions, with foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning accusing the US of unfairly interfering with normal economic and trade exchanges. The proposed rules are set to be decided by the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump after a public feedback period ends on March 4. This is not an isolated incident, as Chinese drone maker DJI has faced scrutiny from Washington in recent years over its alleged role in surveilling ethnic minorities in China and was even sued by the company for being misclassified as a "Chinese Military Company".
https://www.tbsnews.net/world/beijing-slams-us-over-potential-chinese-drone-ban-1034126The US Commerce Department is considering restrictions on commercial drones made with technology from foreign adversaries such as China and Russia due to national security concerns. The move could lead to regulations or bans on Chinese drones, which dominate the global market. In response, China's foreign ministry said it would take "all necessary measures" to safeguard its rights and interests, accusing the US of interfering in normal economic and trade exchanges. The US Commerce Department is seeking public feedback until March 4, with a decision expected from the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump. This comes after Chinese drone maker DJI was designated as a "Chinese Military Company" by Washington last year, which it disputes, saying it is a private company.
https://www.montanarightnow.com/national_news/beijing-slams-us-over-potential-chinese-drone-ban/article_140727a2-a3c0-5aa2-b75b-22777879c368.htmlThe US Commerce Department is considering restrictions on commercial Chinese drones due to concerns over their potential use by foreign adversaries for national security reasons. The move has sparked a response from China, with the foreign ministry accusing the US of interfering in normal economic and trade exchanges and undermining global production and supply chains. The US department is seeking public feedback on the proposal until March 4, which will be decided by the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump. Chinese drone maker DJI, the world's largest manufacturer, has previously been scrutinized by Washington over its alleged role in surveilling ethnic minorities in China and was designated a "Chinese Military Company" in 2022, leading to a lawsuit from the company.
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