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By David DiMolfetta
Cybersecurity Reporter, Nextgov/FCW
August 4, 2026 04:00 PM ET
China
Chinese telecoms kept footholds in US despite crackdowns, probe finds
Three state-owned firms retained equipment, data center space, and network ties, including one network that appeared in routes to Salt Typhoon servers.
TL;DRAI
China Telecom, Mobile, and Unicom retained equipment and network access in US after FCC denials. China Mobile routed 192+ Salt Typhoon attack servers in 2024, forcing IT leaders to rethink telecom vendor selection and network architecture for cybersecurity and compliance.
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