FCC Expands Ban on Chinese Devices Over National Security Concerns

 The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a new measure banning the import and sale of electronic devices that contain modular transmitters from blacklisted Chinese companies. This move extends earlier restrictions to include products that were previously authorized for sale but are now considered potential national security threats.

According to the FCC, the decision aims to prevent technologies that could enable espionage or unauthorized data access within critical U.S. communication networks. The expanded ban primarily targets Chinese firms that have already been blacklisted for their ties to the Chinese government and military.

FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel stated that the agency will continue to take strong steps to protect American communications infrastructure from foreign interference, emphasizing that “national security cannot be compromised for convenience or profit.”

This decision comes amid growing tensions between the U.S. and China over technology, cybersecurity, and global trade, and marks another major effort by Washington to limit Chinese influence in key technology sectors.