EU to Harden Stance on Chinese Telecom Firms

EU to Harden Stance on Chinese Telecom Firms
A baner displaying the European flag adorns the facade of the European Commission in Brussels on Nov. 14, 2018. (Photo by Emmanuel DUNAND / AFP) Photo credit should read EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images
Emel Akan
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WASHINGTON—European countries are increasingly concerned about potential digital threats from Beijing. To tackle China’s behavior in cyberspace, the European Union is looking to increase a crackdown on Chinese telecom companies investing in the bloc.

The Financial Times recently reported that Brussels wants to step up efforts to map China’s footprint in crucial technological infrastructure in Europe, citing a Western diplomat. The move comes amid growing pressure from Washington and mounting concerns in countries like Germany and Japan.

Emel Akan
Emel Akan
Reporter
Emel Akan is a senior White House correspondent for The Epoch Times, where she covers the policies of the Trump administration. Previously, she reported on the Biden administration and the first term of President Trump. Before her journalism career, she worked in investment banking at JPMorgan. She holds an MBA from Georgetown University.
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