
TikTok Vietnam says it’s ready for ‘harmful’ content probe
The Vietnamese government is gearing up to launch an inspection of TikTok over concerns of “harmful” content and misinformation. Bring it on, says TikTok. Read more…
The Vietnamese government is gearing up to launch an inspection of TikTok over concerns of “harmful” content and misinformation. Bring it on, says TikTok. Read more…
Google has denied a request from Hong Kong’s security chief to replace a protest anthem with China’s national anthem as the top search result. Read more…
The FCC names Pacific Networks, its subsidiary ComNet (USA) and China Unicom (Americas) as threats to US national security. They’re already banned from the US. Read more…
Peiter “Mudge” Zatko testifies that some Twitter employees were concerned the Chinese government would be able to collect data on the company’s users. Read more…
GOP senators warn Apple it will face intense scrutiny if it keeps dealing with Chinese NAND maker YMTC. The threat is nonsensical at face value, but has teeth. Read more…
The Biden administration plans next month to broaden curbs on US shipments to China of semiconductors used for AI and chipmaking tools. Read more…
China’s CAC publishes the final version of its rules requiring data exports to undergo security reviews, which will take effective Sept. 1. Read more…
TikTok sent US senators a letter saying it is working with the Biden Administration to safeguard user data and US national security interests. Read more…
The FCC says it found deficiencies in two-thirds of applications to reimburse US carriers for removing equipment from Chinese companies. Read more…
Chinese military researchers say China needs to develop “anti-satellite” capabilities to monitor (and maybe destroy) Starlink LEOsats. Read more…
India has banned 22 YouTube channels for disinformation on subjects concerning national security and public order. Read more…
FCC adds Russia’s Kaspersky Lab, China Telecom (Americas) and China Mobile International USA to its list of threats to US national security. Read more…
The FCC revoked authorization for CITIC-owned Pacific Networks and its subsidiary ComNet to provide US telecoms services. Read more…
India issues a directive to ban 54 more Chinese apps, claiming they pose a threat to national security. It’s the fifth such ban since 2020. Read more…
Ericsson, Nokia and others secure “trusted sources” approval from the Indian government, while Huawei and ZTE face documentation issues. Read more…
China’s cyberspace agency launches investigation into Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi to protect national security and the public interest. Read more…
Trump administration has notified Huawei suppliers, including chipmaker Intel, that it is revoking certain licenses to sell to the company. Read more…
Japan may effectively shut off China from supplying drones to its government to protect sensitive information to bolster national security. Read more…
The United States, Australia, India, and Japan may promote the use of “trusted vendors” for #5G under the Quadrilateral coalition. Read more…
A US House panel unveiled legislation that would authorize $1 billion for small and rural cellcos to replace equipment from companies like Huawei and ZTE. Read more…
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