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China to strengthen its antitrust approach to Big Tech

A $2.8bn fine for Alibaba and plans to expand regulatory powers show that China is serious about tackling online monopolies

US moves to restrict more Chinese companies

On China and network security, the Biden administration is picking up where Trump left off

FCC head wants the US to lead on OpenRAN

OpenRAN has emerged as the frontrunner to drive 5G security and innovation around the world

Biden shelves plan to force the sale of TikTok’s US operations

The US administration looks set to take a softer approach to security risks from China

US Department of Commerce restricts Huawei’s access to chipset manufacturers

Huawei now faces tougher restrictions on chipsets, in a move that could trigger a retaliation from China.

FCC requires operators to report on use of Chinese network equipment in the US

The FCC has asked providers that use the Universal Service Fund to provide data on Huawei and ZTE equipment, including the cost for their replacement.

US tech sector welcomes US–China trade agreement, but calls for more progress

The Consumer Technology Association estimates the trade war has already cost US tech companies a total $17.5bn.

US Government to tap into a $60bn fund to facilitate alternatives to Huawei

The newly-founded US International Development Finance Corporation plans to help developing countries and businesses purchase equipment companies other than China’s Huawei

SIM registration in China to require facial recognition

The rules adopted in September 2019 are now in force. The government also introduced stronger safeguards to its real-name SIM policy