Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted unanimously to tighten restrictions on the importation of certain Chinese telecommunications equipment into the United States. The decision aims to close loopholes that had previously allowed continued sales of already-approved devices from companies such as Huawei and Hikvision.
John Moolenaar, Chairman of the House Select Committee on China, expressed his support for the FCC’s move. “Telecommunications providers and equipment makers are vital to the infrastructure of our nation and Americans depend on having safe, secure, and reliable connections for everything they do. That’s why we cannot be dependent on Chinese suppliers for this equipment. China’s telecommunications companies are tools of the Chinese Communist Party and can be used for cybersecurity attacks against our country. The FCC’s unanimous action today will close loopholes exploited by China and make our country’s infrastructure more secure,” said Moolenaar.
The FCC's latest measure is part of ongoing efforts to address national security concerns related to foreign-made telecommunications gear in U.S. networks.
